JP7244894B2 - Game management system and control method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game management system and control method.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a gaming facility such as a casino, a player can play a game by inserting cash into a gaming machine such as a slot machine installed in the gaming facility (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-259845 A

In recent years, gambling addiction has become a problem. However, conventional game machines have the problem that anyone can play the game by inserting cash, and the execution of the game cannot be restricted.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of these points, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a game management system and control method capable of restricting the execution of a game.

A game management system according to a first aspect of the present invention is a game management system comprising a game machine and an authentication device, wherein the game machine acquires user identification information for identifying a user who operates the game machine. a first requesting unit for requesting authentication of the user by transmitting the user identification information to the authentication device when the first acquisition unit acquires the user identification information; and the authentication device. an insertion reception unit that receives insertion of a game medium necessary for starting a game on the game machine in response to successful authentication of the user in said authentication device, wherein said authentication device receives said user identification information; An authentication unit that, upon receipt, authenticates the user based on the user identification information.

The first acquisition unit acquires the user identification information when accepting an operation to pay out the game media from the user, and the game machine recognizes that the user has been successfully authenticated after accepting the operation to pay out game media. Accordingly, it may further include a payout control unit that performs processing related to payout of the game media.

The game machine further includes an output unit that outputs an exchange coupon for receiving game media, and the payout control unit outputs the user identification information acquired at the start of the game and the user identification information acquired after the payout operation. causing the output unit to output a first exchange receipt receivable by an automatic payout machine as a game medium in response to successful authentication of the user after the payout operation when the user identification information matches the user identification information; may

The game machine further includes an output unit for outputting an exchange receipt for receiving game media, and the payout control unit outputs the user identification information acquired at the start of the game and the payout operation acquired after the payout operation. If the user identification information does not match, the output unit may output a second exchange receipt for receiving the game media at a window of the facility where the game machine is installed.

The game machine further has an output unit for outputting an exchange receipt for receiving game media,
If the user identification information is not acquired within a first hour after receiving the payout operation, the payout control unit controls a second payout control unit for receiving the game media at a window of the facility where the game machine is installed. The exchange receipt may be output to the output unit.

The game machine further has an output unit that outputs an exchange receipt for receiving game media, and the payout control unit is configured to operate the game machine in response to failure in authentication of the user after the payout operation. The output unit may output a second exchange receipt for receiving the game media at the window of the installed facility.

The game machine further includes an output unit that outputs an exchange receipt for receiving game media, and the payout control unit controls the amount of the game media to be paid out when the user is successfully authenticated after the payout operation. When the amount exceeds the first threshold, the output unit may output a second exchange receipt for receiving the game media at a window of the facility where the game machine is installed.

The game management system manages and stores the user identification information corresponding to the user in association with the time when the user pays the entrance fee when the user enters the facility where the game machine is installed. device, wherein, when the user starts a game on the game machine, the input reception unit receives a second time elapse from the time when the user paid the admission fee stored in the management device. When the game media is being played, the insertion of the game media may not be accepted regardless of whether or not the authentication is successful.

The game management system further includes a management device that associates and stores the user identification information corresponding to the user and the usage time of the facility in which the game machine is installed per unit time preset for the user. In addition, when the user starts a game on the game machine and the usage time of the facility per unit time exceeds the usage time managed by the management device, the input reception unit , the insertion of the game media may not be accepted regardless of whether or not the authentication is successful.

The game management system further includes a management device that associates and stores the user identification information of the user and user attribute information indicating the attributes of the user, and the game machine stores The display unit provided in may further include a display control unit that displays a warning regarding use of the game based on the user attribute information.

The management device stores age information indicating the age of the user as the user attribute information, and the display control unit, at the start of the game, based on the age of the user included in the user attribute information, A warning display regarding use of the game may be provided.

The management device stores, as the user attribute information, frequency information indicating the frequency of use of the game machine by the user, and the display control unit stores the frequency information included in the user attribute information at the start of the game. The warning display may be performed based on the frequency of use of the game machine by the user indicated by .

The management device stores, as the user attribute information, dependency information indicating whether or not the user is dependent on the use of the game machine, and the display control unit stores the user attribute information at the start of the game. The warning display may be performed when the dependency information included in indicates that the user is dependent on the use of the game machine.

The management device stores, as the user attribute information, consumption information indicating the amount of the game media consumed by the user in a predetermined period of time, and the display control unit stores, as the user attribute information, the amount of game media included in the user attribute information at the start of the game. The warning display may be performed when the amount of the game media indicated by the consumption information received exceeds a second threshold value.

The management device stores, as the user attribute information, last usage time information indicating the time at which the user last used the game machine, and the display control unit stores the user attribute information as the user attribute information at the start of the game. The warning display may be performed when a third time has elapsed from the time indicated by the included last use time information.

The game management system further includes a gate control device that controls opening and closing of a gate provided at an entrance of the facility where the game machine is installed, wherein the gate control device controls the user passing through the gate. a second acquisition unit for acquiring user identification information; and a second request for requesting authentication of the user by transmitting the user identification information to the authentication device when the second acquisition unit acquires the user identification information. and an opening/closing control unit for opening the gate in response to successful authentication of the user by the authentication device.

The game management system further includes a management device that stores the user identification information received from the gate control device, and the input reception unit receives the user identification information acquired by the game machine from the gate control device. If the user identification information is not stored in the management device, the insertion of game media may not be accepted.

A game management system according to a second aspect of the present invention is a game management system comprising a game machine and an authentication device, wherein the game machine receives game media necessary for starting a game on the game machine. an input receiving unit for receiving an input; an obtaining unit for obtaining user identification information identifying a user who operates the gaming machine when the input receiving unit receives the input of the game medium; is obtained, a requesting unit that requests authentication of the user by transmitting the user identification information to the authentication device, and a game start operation in response to successful authentication of the user in the authentication device and a control unit that receives the user identification information, and the authentication device has an authentication unit that, when receiving the user identification information, authenticates the user based on the user identification information.

A control method according to a third aspect of the present invention includes the steps of: a game machine obtaining user identification information identifying a user who operates the game machine; a step of requesting authentication of the user by transmitting to the user; upon receiving the user identification information, the authentication device authenticates the user based on the user identification information; and receiving the input of a game medium necessary for starting a game on the gaming machine in response to successful authentication of the user by the authentication device.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it is effective in the ability to restrict|limit execution of a game.

It is a figure which shows the outline|summary of the game management system which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the gate control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the game machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the management apparatus which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the authentication apparatus which concerns on this embodiment. FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the flow of processing in the game management system when a user enters a facility; FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the flow of processing in the game management system when a user starts operating the game machine; FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the flow of processing in the game management system when the user starts playing the game on the game machine; FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the flow of processing in the game management system when the user ends the game on the game machine;

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below.
[Overview of Game Management System S]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overview of a game management system S according to this embodiment. The game management system S includes a gate 1, a gate control device 2, a plurality of game machines 3 (game machines 3A and 3B), a management device 4, and an authentication device 5. It is a system that manages execution. In this embodiment, the gate control device 2, the plurality of game machines 3, the management device 4, and the authentication device 5 are communicably connected to each other via a communication network N such as a LAN (Local Area Network). .

A gate 1 is provided, for example, at the entrance of a gaming facility such as a casino in which a plurality of gaming machines 3 are installed. The gate control device 2 controls the entrance of the user U to the facility by controlling the opening and closing of the gate 1 .

The gate control device 2 acquires a user ID as user identification information for identifying the user U from the card C held by the user U when the user U enters the game facility. The gate control device 2 requests authentication of the user U by transmitting the user ID to the authentication device 5 via the management device 4 . When the user U is successfully authenticated, the gate control device 2 opens the gate 1 and allows the user U to enter the game facility.

The user U brings the card C close to the game machine 3 when starting the game on the game machine 3 installed in the game facility. The game machine 3 acquires the user ID from the card C, and requests authentication of the user U by transmitting the user ID to the authentication device 5 via the management device 4 . When the user U is successfully authenticated, the game machine 3 accepts the insertion of game media. The game machine 3 is put into a state in which the game can be executed in response to the user U inserting a game medium.

As described above, in the game management system S, the game machine 3 acquires the user ID, and when the user U is successfully authenticated based on the user ID, the game can be executed. can be restricted.
A detailed configuration of the game management system S will be described below.

[Configuration of gate control device 2]
First, the configuration of the gate control device 2 will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of the gate control device 2 according to this embodiment. The gate control device 2 includes a display section 21 , a communication section 22 , a short-range radio section 23 , a storage section 24 and a control section 25 .

The display unit 21 is configured by, for example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or the like. The display unit 21 displays various information under the control of the control unit 25 .
The communication unit 22 is an interface for connecting to the communication network N. FIG. The communication unit 22 communicates with the management device 4 under the control of the control unit 25 .
The short-range radio unit 23 is a high-frequency (RF (Radio Frequency)) unit for transmitting and receiving information to and from the card C via short-range wireless communication.

The storage unit 24 is, for example, a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory). The storage unit 24 stores various programs for causing the gate control device 2 to function. For example, the storage unit 24 stores a program that causes the control unit 25 to function as an acquisition unit 251 , an authentication request unit 252 and an opening/closing control unit 253 .

The control unit 25 is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). The control unit 25 controls functions related to the gate control device 2 by executing various programs stored in the storage unit 24 . The control unit 25 functions as an acquisition unit 251 , an authentication request unit 252 , and an opening/closing control unit 253 by executing programs stored in the storage unit 24 . Details of these functions will be described later.

[Configuration of Game Machine 3]
Next, the configuration of the game machine 3 will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the game machine 3 according to this embodiment.
The game machine 3 includes an input unit 31 , a display unit 32 , a communication unit 33 , a short-range radio unit 34 , a bill recognition unit 35 , an output unit 36 , a storage unit 37 and a control unit 38 .

The input unit 31 is composed of, for example, buttons, a contact sensor superimposed on the display unit 32 , and the like, and receives operation input from a user playing a game on the game machine 3 .
The display unit 32 is configured by, for example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or the like. The display unit 32 displays a game screen or the like composed of characters, figures, etc. under the control of the control unit 38 .

The communication unit 33 is an interface for connecting to the communication network N. FIG. The communication unit 33 communicates with the management device 4 under the control of the control unit 38 .
The short-range wireless unit 34 is a radio frequency (RF) unit for transmitting and receiving information to and from the card C via short-range wireless communication.

The banknote recognition unit 35 is a device that accepts the insertion of game media. Here, the game medium is currency, for example. The bill recognition unit 35 accepts the insertion of game media by accepting the insertion of bills. The banknote recognition unit 35 recognizes the inserted banknotes and receives the money. Note that in the present embodiment, the banknote recognition unit 35 accepts the insertion of banknotes as game media, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the bill recognition unit 35 may recognize, as game media, an exchange receipt used by the user to receive game media. In this case, the exchange coupon is, for example, the first exchange coupon that allows the game media to be received by the automatic payout machine. In addition to the banknote recognition unit 35, the game machine 3 may also include a recognition device that recognizes game media such as electronic money distributed via mobile phones, prepaid cards, etc., and coins provided at game facilities. good. Also, the game machine 3 may accept input of game media via a credit card, debit card (cash card), prepaid card, voucher card, or mobile phone.

The output unit 36 is, for example, a printer. The output unit 36 outputs an exchange receipt for the user to receive the game media under the control of the control unit 38 .
The storage unit 37 is, for example, ROM and RAM. The storage unit 37 stores various programs for causing the game machine 3 to function. For example, the storage unit 37 stores a program that causes the control unit 38 to function as an acquisition unit 381 , an execution management unit 382 , a display control unit 383 , an input reception unit 384 and a refund control unit 385 .

The control unit 38 is, for example, a CPU. The control unit 38 controls functions related to the game machine 3 by executing various programs stored in the storage unit 24 . The control unit 38 functions as an acquisition unit 381 , an execution management unit 382 , a display control unit 383 , an input reception unit 384 and a refund control unit 385 by executing programs stored in the storage unit 37 . Details of these functions will be described later.

[Configuration of management device 4]
Next, the configuration of the management device 4 will be explained. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the configuration of the management device 4 according to this embodiment. The management device 4 includes a communication section 41 , a storage section 42 and a control section 43 .

The communication unit 41 is an interface for connecting to the communication network N. FIG. The communication unit 41 communicates with the gate control device 2 , the game machine 3 , and the authentication device 5 under the control of the control unit 43 .

The storage unit 42 is, for example, ROM and RAM. The storage unit 42 stores various programs for causing the management device 4 to function. For example, the storage unit 42 stores a program that causes the control unit 43 to function as the gate management unit 431 and the game machine management unit 432 .

The storage unit 42 also stores entry history information indicating the entry history of the user U to the game facility. The storage unit 42 also stores usage history information indicating usage history of the user U on the game machine 3 . The storage unit 42 also stores consumption information indicating the consumption of game media in the game machine 3 .

The control unit 43 is, for example, a CPU. The control unit 43 controls functions related to the management device 4 by executing various programs stored in the storage unit 42 . The control unit 43 functions as a gate management unit 431 and a game machine management unit 432 by executing programs stored in the storage unit 42 . Details of these functions will be described later.

[Configuration of authentication device 5]
Next, the configuration of the authentication device 5 will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the configuration of the authentication device 5 according to this embodiment. The authentication device 5 includes a communication section 51 , a storage section 52 and a control section 53 .

The communication unit 51 is an interface for connecting to the communication network N. FIG. The communication unit 51 communicates with the management device 4 under the control of the control unit 53 .
The storage unit 52 is, for example, ROM and RAM. The storage unit 52 stores various programs for causing the authentication device 5 to function. For example, storage unit 52 stores a program that causes control unit 53 to function as authentication unit 531 .

The control unit 53 is, for example, a CPU. The control unit 53 controls functions related to the authentication device 5 by executing various programs stored in the storage unit 52 . Control unit 53 functions as authentication unit 531 by executing a program stored in storage unit 52 . Details of this function will be described later.

[Sequence when entering the gate]
Next, the details of the functions of the gate control device 2, the game machine 3, the management device 4, and the authentication device 5 will be described along the sequence in the game management system S. FIG.

First, the sequence of the game management system S when the user U enters the game facility where the game machine 3 is installed will be described. FIG. 6 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the flow of processing in the game management system S when the user U enters the game facility.

First, the acquisition unit 251 of the gate control device 2 acquires the user ID of the user U passing through the gate 1 (S1). Specifically, first, when the user U passes through the gate 1 , the user U brings the card C close to the short-range radio unit 23 provided in the gate control device 2 . Near field radio section 23 performs near field radio communication with card C, receives the user ID stored in card C, and outputs the received user ID to acquisition section 251 . Acquisition unit 251 acquires the user ID output from short-range radio unit 23 .

When the acquisition unit 251 acquires the user ID, the authentication request unit 252 requests authentication of the user U by transmitting the user ID to the authentication device 5 via the management device 4 .
Specifically, first, the authentication requesting unit 252 transmits authentication request information including the user ID acquired by the acquiring unit 251 to the management device 4 (S2).
Subsequently, the gate management unit 431 of the management device 4 requests the authentication device 5 to authenticate the user U by transmitting the authentication request information received from the gate control device 2 to the authentication device 5 (S3).

Subsequently, upon receiving the user ID, the authentication unit 531 of the authentication device 5 authenticates the user U based on the user ID (S4). In the storage unit 52 of the authentication device 5, for example, the operator of the game facility or the like stores a user ID that identifies a user who has been permitted to enter the game facility and execute the game on the game machine 3, and It is stored in association with time limit information indicating the time limit during which admission is possible. When the authentication request information is received from the management device 4, the authentication unit 531 refers to the storage unit 52 and confirms that the current time is the time limit indicated by the time limit information associated with the user ID included in the authentication request information. It is determined whether or not it is exceeded.

The authentication unit 531 transmits authentication result information indicating the authentication result to the management device 4 (S5). Specifically, when the authentication unit 531 determines that the current time has not exceeded the time limit, the authentication unit 531 transmits authentication result information indicating successful authentication to the management device 4 . When the authentication unit 531 determines that the current time has passed the time limit, the authentication unit 531 transmits authentication result information indicating that the authentication has failed to the management device 4 .

The gate management unit 431 of the management device 4 determines whether or not the user U has been successfully authenticated based on the authentication result information received from the authentication device 5 (S6). The gate management unit 431 indicates that the authentication result information indicates that the authentication has failed, and if it is determined that the authentication of the user U has failed, the gate control unit 431 controls the gate to issue the entry refusal information indicating that the user U is not allowed to pass through the game facility. It is transmitted to the device 2 (S7).

When the authentication requesting unit 252 of the gate control device 2 receives the entry refusal information from the management device 4, the display unit 21 provided in the gate control device 2 displays error information indicating that authentication of the user U has failed. display (S8).

The gate management unit 431 indicates that the authentication result information indicates that the authentication has succeeded, and if it determines that the user U has been successfully authenticated, the gate management unit 431 controls the gate to issue admission permission information that permits the user U to enter the game facility. It is transmitted to the device 2 (S9).

When the authentication requesting unit 252 of the gate control device 2 receives the entry permission information from the management device 4 , it outputs the entry permission information to the opening/closing control unit 253 .
The opening/closing control unit 253 performs gate opening control for opening the gate 1 in response to successful user authentication by the authentication device 5 (S10). Specifically, the opening/closing control unit 253 controls the opening of the gate 1 in response to the entrance permission information being input from the authentication requesting unit 252 .

The user U pays the entrance fee for the second time when passing through the gate 1 to enter the game facility. Here, the second time is 24 hours, for example. The gate management unit 431 associates the user ID of the user U received from the gate control device 2 with the entrance time indicating the time when the user U paid the entrance fee when entering the game facility, and stores the information as entrance history information in the storage unit. 42 (S11). The entry history information is used to restrict the user from playing games on the game machine 3 beyond the second time corresponding to the entry fee. Note that the entrance time may be the time when the authentication is successful in S6.

[Sequence at start of operation of game machine 3]
Next, the sequence of the game management system S when the user U starts operating the game machine 3 will be described. FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the flow of processing in the game management system S when the user U starts operating the game machine 3. As shown in FIG.

First, the acquisition unit 381 of the game machine 3 acquires a user ID that identifies the user who operates the game machine 3 (S21). Specifically, first, when the user U starts to operate the game machine 3 , the user U brings the card C close to the short-range wireless unit 34 included in the game machine 3 . The short-range wireless communication unit 34 performs short-range wireless communication with the card C, receives the user ID stored in the card C, and outputs the received user ID to the acquisition unit 381 . Acquisition unit 381 acquires the user ID output from short-range wireless unit 34 .

The execution management unit 382 functions as a first request unit, and when the acquisition unit 381 acquires the user ID, the execution management unit 382 requests authentication of the user U by transmitting the user ID to the authentication device 5 via the management device 4. do.

Specifically, first, the execution management unit 382 transmits authentication request information including the user ID acquired by the acquisition unit 381 and the game machine ID for identifying the game machine 3 to the management device 4 (S22).

Subsequently, the game machine management unit 432 of the management device 4 determines whether or not the user ID included in the authentication request information received from the game machine 3 has been acquired at the time of entry (S23). Specifically, the game machine management unit 432 determines whether or not the user ID included in the authentication request information received from the game machine 3 is included in the entry history information stored in the storage unit 42. determines whether or not the user ID has been acquired at the time of entry. If the game machine management unit 432 determines that the user ID has not been obtained at the time of entry, it transmits to the game machine 3 insertion disapproval information that disallows the insertion of game media (S24).

When the execution management unit 382 of the game machine 3 receives the input disapproval information from the management device 4 , it outputs the input disapproval information to the display control unit 383 . When the insertion disapproval information is input, the display control section 383 causes the display section 32 to display error information indicating that the insertion of game media is not accepted (S25).

Further, when the execution management unit 382 of the game machine 3 receives the input disapproval information from the management device 4 , it outputs the input disapproval information to the input reception unit 384 . When the user ID acquired by the game machine 3 is not stored in the management device 4 as the user ID received from the gate control device 2 and the input disapproval information is input, the insertion reception unit 384 determines whether the game medium Control not to accept input.

If the game machine management unit 432 determines that the user ID included in the authentication request information received from the game machine 3 has been acquired at the time of entry, the game machine management unit 432 sends the authentication request information to the authentication device 5, Authentication of user U is requested (S26).

Subsequently, upon receiving the user ID, the authentication unit 531 of the authentication device 5 authenticates the user U based on the user ID (S27). The processing of the authentication unit 531 in S27 is the same as the processing of the authentication unit 531 in S4, so the description is omitted. The authentication unit 531 transmits authentication result information indicating the authentication result to the management device 4 (S28).

The game machine management unit 432 of the management device 4 determines whether or not the user U has been successfully authenticated based on the authentication result information received from the authentication device 5 (S29). When the game machine management unit 432 determines that the authentication of the user U has failed, the game machine management unit 432 transmits to the game machine 3 insertion disapproval information that disallows the insertion of game media (S30). When user authentication fails based on the user ID acquired by the acquisition unit 381, the insertion reception unit 384 controls not to accept the insertion of game media. Further, the display control unit 383 causes the display unit 32 to display error information indicating that the insertion of game media is not accepted (S25).

On the other hand, when determining that the user U has been successfully authenticated, the game machine management unit 432 transmits to the game machine 3 insertion permission information for permitting the insertion of game media (S31). When the execution management unit 382 of the game machine 3 receives the input permission information from the management device 4 , it outputs the input permission information to the input reception unit 384 . The input reception unit 384 receives the input of game media necessary for starting the game on the game machine 3 in response to the successful authentication of the user U by the authentication device 5 and the input of the input permission information (S32). ).

Further, when the game machine management unit 432 determines that the user U has been successfully authenticated, the game machine management unit 432 associates the game machine ID that identifies the game machine 3 with the user ID, and stores the information in the storage unit 42 as usage history information (S33). ).

The game machine management unit 432 determines whether or not a warning display regarding the game is required on the game machine 3 (S34). Here, the warning about the game is information indicating the winning percentage of the user of the game machine 3, an explanation of the rules of the game provided by the game machine 3, or a warning against overuse of the game machine 3.

The storage unit 42 stores a user ID and user attribute information indicating user attributes in association with each other. Here, the storage unit 42 stores, as user attribute information, age information indicating the age of the user U, frequency information indicating the frequency of use of the game machine 3 by the user U, whether or not the user U depends on the use of the game machine 3, gambling addiction information indicating whether or not, consumption information indicating the amount of game media consumed by the user U in a predetermined period, and last use time information indicating the time when the user U last used the game machine 3 are stored.

Here, the gambling addiction information is updated by the game machine management unit 432, for example. For example, the game machine management unit 432 refers to the entry history information and consumption information corresponding to the user U stored in the storage unit 42, and updates the gambling addiction information. In this case, first, the game machine management unit 432 calculates the entry frequency based on the entry history information corresponding to the user U. FIG. Then, when the calculated entry frequency exceeds a predetermined threshold value and the consumption amount within a predetermined period indicated by the consumption information exceeds a predetermined amount, the game machine management unit 432 sends the gambling dependence information to the user U. is updated to information indicating that is dependent on the use of the game machine 3 . If the calculated entry frequency exceeds a predetermined threshold, the game machine management unit 432 sends the gambling addiction information to the game machine 3 regardless of the consumption amount within the predetermined period indicated by the consumption information. may be updated to indicate that it depends on the use of

Also, the game machine management section 432 may conduct a questionnaire to the user U and update the gambling addiction information based on the result of the questionnaire. In this case, first, if the calculated entry frequency exceeds a predetermined threshold, the game machine management unit 432 transmits questionnaire information including one or more questions to the game machine 3, and transmits the questionnaire information to the game machine 3. is displayed on the display unit 32 of . Then, the game machine management unit 432 receives a questionnaire result corresponding to the questionnaire information from the game machine 3, and determines whether or not the user U depends on the use of the game machine 3 based on the questionnaire result. . When determining that the user U is dependent on the use of the game machine 3 , the game machine management unit 432 updates the gambling dependence information to information indicating that the user U is dependent on the use of the game machine 3 .

In addition, gambling dependence information indicates the degree of gambling dependence, for example, in stages such as "0: no dependence", "1: mild dependence", "2: moderate dependence", and "3: severe dependence". It may be information that is explicitly shown.

Based on the user attribute information stored in the storage unit 42, the game machine management unit 432 determines whether or not the game machine 3 needs to display a warning regarding the game.
For example, when the age of the user U indicated by the age information is equal to or less than a predetermined age, the game machine management unit 432 determines that warning display is necessary. Also, the game machine management unit 432 determines that a warning display is necessary when the frequency of use of the game machine 3 by the user U exceeds a predetermined frequency.

Moreover, the game machine management unit 432 determines that a warning display is necessary when the gambling dependence information indicates that the user U is dependent on the use of the game machine 3 . In addition, the game machine management unit 432 determines that a warning display is necessary when the consumption of game media in the predetermined period indicated by the consumption information exceeds the second threshold. Also, the game machine management unit 432 determines that a warning display is necessary when the current time has passed a third time (for example, one month) from the time indicated by the last use time information.

When determining that the warning display is necessary, the game machine management unit 432 transmits warning instruction information for instructing the game machine 3 to display the warning (S35). Upon receiving the warning instruction information from the management device 4 , the execution management section 382 of the game machine 3 outputs the warning instruction information to the display control section 383 .

When the warning instruction information is input from the game machine management unit 432 at the start of the game, the display control unit 383 displays a warning regarding the use of the game on the display unit 32 provided in the game machine 3 based on the user attribute information. Display is performed (S36). For example, the display control unit 383 displays a warning when the game machine management unit 432 determines that a warning regarding use of the game should be displayed based on the age of the user included in the user attribute information.

In addition, the display control unit 383 displays a warning based on the frequency of use of the game machine 3 by the user U indicated by the frequency information included in the user attribute information. I do.

Also, the display control unit 383 displays a warning when gambling addiction information included in the user attribute information indicates that the user U is dependent on the use of the game machine 3 . Here, if the gambling dependence information is information indicating the degree of dependence in stages, the display control unit 383 may display different warnings according to the degree of dependence.

In this case, the game machine management unit 432 transmits to the game machine 3 warning instruction information including the degree of dependence indicated by the gambling dependence information. If the degree of dependence included in the received warning instruction information is low, the display control unit 383 displays warning information that indicates that there is a risk of developing a gambling addiction. In addition, when the degree of dependence included in the received warning instruction information is large, the display control unit 383 displays information indicating a case of gambling addiction as a warning together with the alerting information. The display control unit 383 may display the information indicating the case longer as the gambling dependence information indicates a higher degree of dependence. By doing so, the game machine 3 can perform appropriate warning display according to the dependence state of the user U. FIG.

Further, the display control unit 383 may display different game continuation possible amounts based on the degree of dependence indicated by the gambling dependence information. In this case, the input reception unit 384 may also vary the amount of money that can be input based on the degree of dependence indicated by the gambling dependence information. By doing so, the game machine 3 can control the amount that can be put in according to the dependence state of the user U, and can suppress an increase in the dependence of the user U on the game machine 3 .

Also, the display control unit 383 displays a warning when the amount of game media indicated by the consumption information included in the user attribute information exceeds the second threshold. Also, the display control unit 383 displays a warning when the third time has passed since the time indicated by the last use time information included in the user attribute information. By doing so, the game machine 3 can call attention to a user who is likely to become addicted to gambling, and reduce the amount of game media used by the user in the game machine 3 .

[Sequence at Game Start in Game Machine 3]
Next, the sequence of the game management system S when the user U starts the game on the game machine 3 will be described. Although the details will be described later, when the user U starts playing the game on the game machine 3, the input reception unit 384 according to the present embodiment receives the entry fee from the time when the user U pays the entrance fee stored in the management device 4. When the second time has elapsed, control is performed so as not to accept the insertion of game media regardless of whether or not the authentication is successful. FIG. 8 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the flow of processing in the game management system S when the user U starts playing the game on the game machine 3. As shown in FIG.

First, the control unit 38 of the game machine 3 executes the game when the input unit 31 receives a game start operation from the user U (S41).
Subsequently, the execution management unit 382 transmits game result information indicating the result of the game to the management device 4 (S42). The game result information includes a game machine ID, information indicating the bet amount for the game, and information indicating the refund amount for the game.

Upon receiving the game result information, the game machine management unit 432 of the management device 4 refers to the usage history information stored in the storage unit 42, and determines whether the user associated with the game machine ID included in the game result information ID is specified (S43).

Subsequently, the game machine management unit 432 indicates the specified user ID, the game machine ID included in the game result information, information indicating the time the game was played, information indicating the amount of bets, and the amount of refund. information and stored in the storage unit 42 as consumption information (S44).

Subsequently, the game machine management unit 432 determines whether or not a second time (for example, 24 hours) has passed since the user U playing the game on the game machine 3 entered the game facility (S45). Specifically, the game machine management unit 432 refers to the entry history information stored in the storage unit 42 and identifies the entry time associated with the user ID identified in S43. Then, the game machine management unit 432 determines whether or not the difference between the current time and the specified entry time exceeds the second time, thereby determining whether or not the second time has passed since the user U entered the game facility. Determine whether or not it has passed. When the game machine management unit 432 determines that the second time has elapsed since entering, the game machine management unit 432 transmits to the game machine 3 insertion disapproval information that disallows the insertion of game media (S46).

Note that the game machine management unit 432 identifies the operating rate of the game machine 3 in the game facility based on usage history information corresponding to each of the plurality of game machines 3 in the game facility, for example. Then, the game machine management section 432 may change the second time period when the operating rate of the game machine 3 exceeds a predetermined rate. For example, the game machine management unit 432 may shorten the second time period when the operating rate of the game machine 3 exceeds a predetermined rate. By doing so, the management device 4 can prompt the user U, who has been playing the game on the game machine 3 for a long time, to leave, thereby suppressing congestion in the game facility.

When the execution management unit 382 of the game machine 3 receives the input disapproval information from the management device 4 , it outputs the input disapproval information to the input reception unit 384 . Subsequently, when the insertion disapproval information is input, the insertion reception unit 384 stops accepting the insertion of game media (S47). By doing so, the game machine 3 can prevent the user U from newly inserting game media and executing the game until the user U newly pays the entrance fee.

If the game machine management section 432 determines that the second time has not passed since the entry, it transmits the insertion permission information permitting the insertion of the game medium to the game machine 3 (S48). When the execution management unit 382 of the game machine 3 receives the input permission information from the management device 4 , it outputs the input permission information to the input reception unit 384 . When the insertion acceptance unit 384 receives the insertion permission information, it accepts the insertion of game media (S49).

Note that, in this sequence, the insertion accepting unit 384 does not accept the insertion of game media regardless of whether or not the authentication is successful when the second time has passed since the time when the user U paid the entrance fee. However, it is not limited to this.

For example, the storage unit 42 may associate and store the user ID and the usage time of the game facility per unit time (for example, one month) preset for the user. Then, when the user starts a game on the game machine 3, the input reception unit 384 determines that the usage time of the game facility per unit time (for example, one month) is the usage time managed by the management device 4. When it exceeds, it may be controlled so as not to accept the insertion of the game media regardless of whether or not the authentication is successful.

In this case, the gate management unit 431 causes the storage unit 42 to store exit history information that associates the time when the user U exited the game facility with the user ID. Then, for example, after the process of S44, the game machine management unit 432 identifies the usage time of the game facility of the user U based on the entry history information and the exit history information. Then, if the usage time of the game facility exceeds the usage time of the game facility set for the user U, the game machine management unit 432 transmits input disapproval information to the game machine 3, The insertion receiving unit 384 is controlled so as not to receive the insertion of game media. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the user U from playing the game beyond the use time set by the user U, thereby preventing the user U from becoming addicted to gambling.

Further, the display control unit 383 may display on the display unit 32 information indicating the state of consumption of game media in the game machine 3 or information indicating the state of consumption of game media in a predetermined period (for example, one day). .

For example, when displaying information indicating the state of consumption of game media in the game machine 3, the game machine management unit 432 of the management device 4 determines, based on the consumption information, the amount of time since the user U started playing the game on the game machine 3. Identify the amount of game media consumed up to. Then, in S<b>48 , the game machine management unit 432 transmits information indicating the amount of consumption of the game media to the game machine 3 as well as transmission permission information. When the display control unit 383 receives the information indicating the amount of consumption of the game media, the display control unit 383 causes the display unit 32 to display the information. By doing so, for example, when the user U continues to lose the game on the game machine 3, the user U can grasp how much he or she has lost, and can appropriately determine whether or not to continue the game. easier.

[Sequence at the end of the game on the game machine 3]
Next, the sequence of the game management system S when the user U ends the game on the game machine 3 will be described. Although the details will be described later, the control unit 38 of the game machine 3 according to the present embodiment acquires a user ID when receiving a payout operation of game media, and after accepting the payout operation, the user U is successfully authenticated. , the processing related to the payout of game media is performed. FIG. 9 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the flow of processing in the game management system S when the user U ends the game on the game machine 3. As shown in FIG.

First, when the input unit 31 receives a game medium payout operation from the user, the acquisition unit 381 of the game machine 3 acquires a user ID that identifies the user (S61). The processing in S61 is the same as the processing in S21, so the description is omitted.

Subsequently, the execution management unit 382 transmits authentication request information including the acquired user ID and game machine ID, and payout amount information indicating the payout amount to the management device 4 (S62).
The game machine management unit 432 receives authentication request information and payout amount information from the game machine 3 . The game machine management unit 432 requests the authentication device 5 to authenticate the user U by transmitting the authentication request information received from the game machine 3 to the authentication device 5 (S63).

Subsequently, upon receiving the user ID, the authentication unit 531 of the authentication device 5 authenticates the user U based on the user ID (S64). The processing of the authentication unit 531 in S64 is the same as the processing of the authentication unit 531 in S4, so the description is omitted. The authentication unit 531 transmits authentication result information indicating the authentication result to the management device 4 (S65).

The game machine management unit 432 of the management device 4 determines whether or not the user U has been successfully authenticated based on the authentication result information received from the authentication device 5 (S66). When the game machine management unit 432 determines that the authentication of the user U has failed, the game machine management unit 432 outputs the second instruction information to the output unit 36 to output the second exchange receipt for receiving the game media at the window of the game facility. to the machine 3 (S67). Here, it is assumed that the second exchange receipt cannot be used to withdraw game media using an automatic withdrawal machine.

When receiving the second instruction information from the management device 4 , the execution management section 382 of the game machine 3 outputs the second instruction information to the payout control section 385 . The refund control unit 385 causes the output unit 36 to output the second exchange receipt in response to failure in authentication of the user U after the payout operation and input of the second instruction information. Here, the game ID of the game machine 3, the user ID acquired at the start of the game of the game machine 3, and the payout information indicating the payout amount are displayed on the second exchange receipt. The payout information is displayed by barcode, for example. By doing so, if the authentication of the user U fails at the time of payment on the game machine 3, the employee or the like at the counter can issue the second exchange voucher based on the payout information displayed on the second exchange voucher. It is possible to confirm whether or not the user who brought it is the user who started operating the game machine 3 .

On the other hand, when determining in S66 that the user U has been successfully authenticated, the game machine management unit 432 checks whether the game ID included in the received authentication request information is different from the game ID acquired at the time of authentication at the start of the game. Determine (S68). If the game machine management unit 432 determines that the game ID is different from the game ID acquired at the time of authentication at the start of the game, it transmits the second instruction information to the game machine 3 (S69).

When receiving the second instruction information from the management device 4 , the execution management section 382 of the game machine 3 outputs the second instruction information to the payout control section 385 . The payout control unit 385 causes the output unit 36 to output the second exchange receipt when the user ID acquired at the start of the game does not match the user ID acquired after the payout operation. By doing so, if the user ID acquired at the start of the game on the game machine 3 does not match the user ID acquired at the time of payment, the employee at the counter or the like will be able to display the second exchange voucher. The identity of the user can be confirmed based on the payout information stored.

If the game machine management unit 432 determines in S68 that it matches the game ID acquired at the time of authentication at the start of the game, it determines whether or not the payout amount indicated by the received payout amount information is equal to or greater than a predetermined amount (first threshold value). (S70). When the game machine management unit 432 determines that the payout amount is equal to or greater than the predetermined amount, the game machine management unit 432 transmits second instruction information to the game machine 3 (S71).

When receiving the second instruction information from the management device 4 , the execution management section 382 of the game machine 3 outputs the second instruction information to the payout control section 385 . The payout control unit 385 causes the output unit 36 to output the second exchange receipt when the amount of game value to be paid out exceeds the first threshold when the user U has been successfully authenticated after the payout operation. By doing so, an employee or the like at the window can, for example, confirm the identity of the user whose payment amount is large.

When the game machine management unit 432 determines that the payout amount is less than the predetermined amount in S70, the game machine management unit 432 outputs the first exchange receipt, which is the instruction information for causing the output unit 36 to output the first exchange receipt that can be received at the automatic payout machine or at the window. Instruction information is transmitted to the game machine 3 (S73).

Upon receiving the first instruction information from the management device 4 , the execution management section 382 of the game machine 3 outputs the first instruction information to the payout control section 385 . After accepting the payout operation, the refund control unit 385 causes the output unit 36 to output the first exchange receipt in response to successful authentication of the user U (S74). Specifically, when the user U is successfully authenticated, the payout control unit 385 determines that the user ID acquired at the start of the game matches the user ID acquired after the payout operation, and that the payout amount is correct. When the amount is less than the fixed amount, the first exchange receipt is output. In this way, when the user U is successfully authenticated after receiving the payout operation, there is a high possibility that the user is the person himself/herself. You can easily receive the game media you want to play.

[Effects of this embodiment]
As described above, in the game management system S according to the present embodiment, the game machine 3 acquires the user ID that identifies the user U who operates the game machine 3, and transmits the user ID to the authentication device 5, whereby the user Authentication of U is requested, and in response to successful authentication of user U by authentication device 5, insertion of game media necessary for starting a game on game machine 3 is accepted. In this way, the game management system S restricts the execution of the game by performing authentication on the game machine 3 when a person who is not permitted to play the game tries to execute the game. can be done.

Further, in the game management system S, when receiving a game media payout operation from the user U, the user ID is acquired, and in response to successful authentication of the user U after receiving the payout operation, processing related to game media payout is performed. I do. By doing so, the game management system S can suppress the occurrence of fraudulent acts involving different users at the start of the game on the game machine 3 and at the time of payout.

Although the present invention has been described above using the embodiments, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the scope described in the above embodiments. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that various modifications or improvements can be made to the above embodiments. It is clear from the description of the scope of claims that forms with such modifications or improvements can also be included in the technical scope of the present invention.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the game machine 3 inserts a game medium necessary for starting a game on the game machine 3 in response to successful authentication of the user U based on the user ID by the authentication device 5. was accepted, but is not limited to this. The acquisition unit 251 may acquire the user ID when the bill recognition unit 35 accepts the insertion of game media. When the acquisition unit 251 acquires the user ID, the authentication request unit 252 transmits the user ID to the authentication device 5 to request authentication of the user. Depending on the success, a game start operation may be accepted. Further, the control unit 25 may pay back the game media and change the screen displayed on the display unit 32 to an idle screen in response to the user authentication failure in the authentication device 5 .

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the user ID for identifying the user is stored in the card C, and the gate control device 2 and the game machine 3 acquire the user ID stored in the card C, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, any device that can perform short-range wireless communication and store a user ID may be used. For example, the user ID may be stored in a mobile terminal owned by the user, and the gate control device 2 and the game machine 3 may acquire the user ID stored in the mobile terminal.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Gate, 2... Gate control apparatus, 21... Display part, 22... Communication part, 23... Short-range radio part, 24... Storage part, 25... Control part , 251... acquisition unit, 252... authentication request unit, 253... opening/closing control unit, 3... game machine, 31... input unit, 32... display unit, 33... communication Unit 34 Short-range radio unit 35 Banknote recognition unit 36 Output unit 37 Storage unit 38 Control unit 381 Acquisition unit 382 Execution management unit 383 Display control unit 384 Input reception unit 385 Withdrawal control unit 4 Management device 41 Communication unit 42 Storage unit 43... Control unit, 431... Gate management unit, 432... Game machine management unit, 5... Authentication device, 51... Communication unit, 52... Storage unit, 53... Control Part, 531... Authentication part, N... Communication network, S... Game management system

Claims (25)

A game management system comprising a game machine and an authentication device,
The game machine
User identification for identifying the user when the user who operates the game machine starts operating the game machine and when accepting an operation to pay out game media necessary for starting a game on the game machine a first acquisition unit that acquires information;
a first request unit requesting authentication of the user by transmitting the user identification information to the authentication device when the first acquisition unit acquires the user identification information;
an insertion reception unit that receives the insertion of the game medium in response to successful authentication of the user by the user identification information acquired at the start of operation of the gaming machine in the authentication device;
an output unit that outputs an exchange receipt for receiving game media;
When the user identification information acquired at the start of the game matches the user identification information acquired at the time of accepting the payout operation, in response to successful authentication of the user by the authentication device, a payout control unit that causes the output unit to output a first exchange receipt that allows the game media to be received by an automatic payout machine;
has
The authentication device
Having an authentication unit that authenticates the user based on the user identification information when the user identification information is received,
game management system. A game management system comprising a game machine and an authentication device,
The game machine
User identification information for identifying the user when the user who operates the game machine starts operating the game machine and when an operation for dispensing game media necessary for starting a game on the game machine is accepted. a first acquisition unit that acquires
a first request unit requesting authentication of the user by transmitting the user identification information to the authentication device when the first acquisition unit acquires the user identification information;
an insertion reception unit that receives the insertion of the game medium in response to successful authentication of the user by the user identification information acquired at the start of operation of the gaming machine in the authentication device;
an output unit that outputs an exchange receipt for receiving game media;
When the payout operation is received and the user identification information acquired at the start of the game does not match the user identification information acquired after the payout operation, the output unit outputs the first acquisition unit a refund control unit for outputting a second exchange receipt for receiving the game media at the window of the facility where the game machine is installed, where the user identification information acquired by is displayed;
has
The authentication device
Having an authentication unit that authenticates the user based on the user identification information when the user identification information is received,
game management system. A game management system comprising a game machine and an authentication device,
The game machine
User identification information for identifying the user when the user who operates the game machine starts operating the game machine and when an operation for dispensing game media necessary for starting a game on the game machine is accepted. a first acquisition unit that acquires
a first request unit requesting authentication of the user by transmitting the user identification information to the authentication device when the first acquisition unit acquires the user identification information;
an insertion reception unit that receives the insertion of the game medium in response to successful authentication of the user by the user identification information acquired at the start of operation of the gaming machine in the authentication device;
an output unit that outputs an exchange receipt for receiving game media;
When the payout operation is accepted and the user identification information is not acquired within a first time after the payout operation is accepted, the user identification information acquired by the first acquisition unit is displayed on the output unit. a refund control unit for outputting a second exchange receipt for receiving the game media at the window of the facility where the game machine is installed;
has
The authentication device
Having an authentication unit that authenticates the user based on the user identification information when the user identification information is received,
game management system. A game management system comprising a game machine and an authentication device,
The game machine
User identification information for identifying the user when the user who operates the game machine starts operating the game machine and when an operation for dispensing game media necessary for starting a game on the game machine is accepted. a first acquisition unit that acquires
a first request unit requesting authentication of the user by transmitting the user identification information to the authentication device when the first acquisition unit acquires the user identification information;
an insertion reception unit that receives the insertion of the game medium in response to successful authentication of the user by the user identification information acquired at the start of operation of the gaming machine in the authentication device;
an output unit that outputs an exchange receipt for receiving game media;
When the payout operation is accepted, the user identification information acquired by the first acquisition unit is displayed on the output unit in response to failure in authentication of the user after the payout operation; a refund control unit for outputting a second exchange receipt for receiving the game media at the window of the installed facility;
has
The authentication device
Having an authentication unit that authenticates the user based on the user identification information when the user identification information is received,
game management system. A game management system comprising a game machine and an authentication device,
The game machine
User identification information for identifying the user when the user who operates the game machine starts operating the game machine and when an operation for dispensing game media necessary for starting a game on the game machine is accepted. a first acquisition unit that acquires
a first request unit requesting authentication of the user by transmitting the user identification information to the authentication device when the first acquisition unit acquires the user identification information;
an insertion reception unit that receives the insertion of the game medium in response to successful authentication of the user by the user identification information acquired at the start of operation of the gaming machine in the authentication device;
an output unit that outputs an exchange receipt for receiving game media;
When the payout operation is received and the user is successfully authenticated after the payout operation, and the amount of game media to be paid out exceeds a first threshold, the output unit outputs the first acquisition unit. a refund control unit for outputting a second exchange receipt for receiving the game media at the window of the facility where the game machine is installed, where the user identification information acquired by is displayed;
has
The authentication device
Having an authentication unit that authenticates the user based on the user identification information when the user identification information is received,
game management system. further comprising a management device that associates and stores the user identification information corresponding to the user with the time when the user pays the entrance fee when the user enters the facility where the game machine is installed,
When the user starts playing the game on the game machine, the input reception unit, when a second time has passed from the time when the user paid the entrance fee stored in the management device, not accepting the insertion of the game media regardless of whether the authentication is successful;
A game management system according to any one of claims 1 to 5 . further comprising a management device that associates and stores the user identification information corresponding to the user and the usage time of the facility where the game machine is installed per unit time preset for the user,
When the user starts a game on the gaming machine and the usage time of the facility per unit time exceeds the usage time managed by the management device, the input reception unit not accepting the insertion of the game media regardless of whether the authentication is successful;
A game management system according to any one of claims 1 to 6 . further comprising a management device that associates and stores the user identification information of the user and user attribute information indicating attributes of the user;
The game machine further comprises a display control unit that displays a warning regarding use of the game based on the user attribute information on a display unit provided in the game machine at the start of the game.
A game management system according to any one of claims 1 to 7 . The management device stores age information indicating the age of the user as the user attribute information,
The display control unit displays a warning regarding use of the game based on the age of the user included in the user attribute information at the start of the game.
A game management system according to claim 8 . The management device stores, as the user attribute information, frequency information indicating the frequency of use of the game machine by the user,
The display control unit, at the start of the game, performs the warning display based on the user's usage frequency of the game machine indicated by the frequency information included in the user attribute information.
A game management system according to claim 8 or 9 . The management device stores, as the user attribute information, dependence information indicating whether or not the user depends on the use of the game machine,
The display control unit performs the warning display when the dependency information included in the user attribute information indicates that the user is dependent on the use of the game machine at the start of the game. ,
A game management system according to any one of claims 8 to 10 . The management device stores, as the user attribute information, consumption information indicating the amount of the game media consumed by the user in a predetermined period of time, and
The display control unit performs the warning display when the amount of the game media indicated by the consumption information included in the user attribute information exceeds a second threshold at the start of the game.
A game management system according to any one of claims 8 to 11 . The management device stores, as the user attribute information, last use time information indicating the time when the user last used the game machine,
The display control unit performs the warning display when a third time has elapsed from the time indicated by the last use time information included in the user attribute information at the start of the game.
A game management system according to any one of claims 8 to 12 . further comprising a gate control device for controlling the opening and closing of a gate provided at the entrance of the facility where the game machine is installed;
The gate control device is
a second acquisition unit that acquires the user identification information of the user passing through the gate;
a second request unit requesting authentication of the user by transmitting the user identification information to the authentication device when the second acquisition unit acquires the user identification information;
an opening/closing control unit that opens the gate in response to successful authentication of the user by the authentication device;
further having
A game management system according to any one of claims 1 to 13 . Further comprising a management device that stores the user identification information received from the gate control device,
When the user identification information acquired by the game machine is not stored in the management device as the user identification information received from the gate control device, the insertion reception unit does not accept the insertion of game media.
15. A game management system according to claim 14 . A game management system comprising a game machine and an authentication device,
The game machine
an input receiving unit that receives input of game media necessary for starting a game on the game machine;
an acquisition unit configured to acquire user identification information for identifying a user operating the game machine when the input receiving unit receives the input of the game medium and when the operation for dispensing the game medium is received; ,
a request unit that, when the acquisition unit acquires the user identification information, requests authentication of the user by transmitting the user identification information to the authentication device;
a control unit that accepts an operation to start the game in response to successful authentication of the user based on the user identification information acquired when the authentication device accepts the insertion of the game medium;
an output unit that outputs an exchange receipt for receiving game media;
When the user identification information acquired at the start of the game matches the user identification information acquired after the payout operation, the user is successfully authenticated by the authentication device, and the a payout control unit that causes an output unit to output a first exchange receipt that allows the game medium to be received by an automatic payout machine;
has
The authentication device
Having an authentication unit that authenticates the user based on the user identification information when the user identification information is received,
game management system. A game management system comprising a game machine and an authentication device,
The game machine
an input receiving unit that receives input of game media necessary for starting a game on the game machine;
an acquisition unit configured to acquire user identification information for identifying a user operating the game machine when the input receiving unit receives the input of the game medium and when the operation for dispensing the game medium is received; ,
a request unit that, when the acquisition unit acquires the user identification information, requests authentication of the user by transmitting the user identification information to the authentication device;
a control unit that accepts an operation to start the game in response to successful authentication of the user based on the user identification information acquired when the authentication device accepts the insertion of the game medium;
an output unit that outputs an exchange receipt for receiving game media;
When the payout operation is received and the user identification information acquired at the start of the game does not match the user identification information acquired after the payout operation, the acquisition unit acquires the a refund control unit for outputting a second exchange receipt for receiving the game media at the window of the facility where the game machine is installed, where the user identification information displayed is displayed;
has
The authentication device
Having an authentication unit that authenticates the user based on the user identification information when the user identification information is received,
game management system. A game management system comprising a game machine and an authentication device,
The game machine
an input receiving unit that receives input of game media necessary for starting a game on the game machine;
an acquisition unit configured to acquire user identification information for identifying a user operating the game machine when the input receiving unit receives the input of the game medium and when the operation for dispensing the game medium is received; ,
a request unit that, when the acquisition unit acquires the user identification information, requests authentication of the user by transmitting the user identification information to the authentication device;
a control unit that accepts an operation to start the game in response to successful authentication of the user based on the user identification information acquired when the authentication device accepts the insertion of the game medium;
an output unit that outputs an exchange receipt for receiving game media;
When the payout operation is accepted and the user identification information is not acquired within a first time after accepting the payout operation, the user identification information acquired by the acquisition unit is displayed on the output unit. a refund control unit for outputting a second exchange receipt for receiving the game media at the window of the facility where the game machine is installed;
has
The authentication device
Having an authentication unit that authenticates the user based on the user identification information when the user identification information is received,
game management system. A game management system comprising a game machine and an authentication device,
The game machine
an input receiving unit that receives input of game media necessary for starting a game on the game machine;
an acquisition unit configured to acquire user identification information for identifying a user operating the game machine when the input receiving unit receives the input of the game medium and when the operation for dispensing the game medium is received; ,
a request unit that, when the acquisition unit acquires the user identification information, requests authentication of the user by transmitting the user identification information to the authentication device;
a control unit that accepts an operation to start the game in response to successful authentication of the user based on the user identification information acquired when the authentication device accepts the insertion of the game medium;
an output unit that outputs an exchange receipt for receiving game media;
When the payout operation is accepted, the game machine is installed in which the user identification information acquired by the acquisition unit is displayed on the output unit in response to failure in authentication of the user after the payout operation. a payout control unit for outputting a second exchange receipt for receiving the game media at the counter of the facility where the
has
The authentication device
Having an authentication unit that authenticates the user based on the user identification information when the user identification information is received,
game management system. A game management system comprising a game machine and an authentication device,
The game machine
an input receiving unit that receives input of game media necessary for starting a game on the game machine;
an acquisition unit configured to acquire user identification information for identifying a user operating the game machine when the input receiving unit receives the input of the game medium and when the operation for dispensing the game medium is received; ,
a request unit that, when the acquisition unit acquires the user identification information, requests authentication of the user by transmitting the user identification information to the authentication device;
a control unit that accepts an operation to start the game in response to successful authentication of the user based on the user identification information acquired when the authentication device accepts the insertion of the game medium;
an output unit that outputs an exchange receipt for receiving game media;
When the payout operation is received and the user is successfully authenticated after the payout operation, the acquisition unit acquires the game media in the output unit if the amount of game media to be paid out exceeds a first threshold value. a refund control unit for outputting a second exchange receipt for receiving the game media at the window of the facility where the game machine is installed, where the user identification information displayed is displayed;
has
The authentication device
Having an authentication unit that authenticates the user based on the user identification information when the user identification information is received,
game management system. For the game machine to identify the user when the user who operates the game machine starts operating the game machine and when an operation for dispensing game media necessary for starting a game on the game machine is accepted. obtaining user identification information for
the gaming machine requesting authentication of the user by transmitting the acquired user identification information to an authentication device;
when the authentication device receives the user identification information, authenticating the user based on the user identification information;
a step of accepting the insertion of the game medium in response to the gaming machine successfully authenticating the user based on the user identification information acquired by the authentication device at the start of operation of the gaming machine;
When the user identification information acquired at the start of the game matches the user identification information acquired after the payout operation, the authentication device succeeds in authenticating the user. a step of outputting a first exchange receipt that allows the game media to be received from an automatic withdrawal machine in response to;
A control method with For the game machine to identify the user when the user who operates the game machine starts operating the game machine and when an operation for dispensing game media necessary for starting a game on the game machine is accepted. obtaining user identification information for
the gaming machine requesting authentication of the user by transmitting the acquired user identification information to an authentication device;
when the authentication device receives the user identification information, authenticating the user based on the user identification information;
a step of accepting the insertion of the game medium in response to the gaming machine successfully authenticating the user based on the user identification information acquired by the authentication device at the start of operation of the gaming machine;
When the game machine receives an operation to pay out the game media from the user, and the user identification information acquired at the start of the game does not match the user identification information acquired after the operation to pay out a step of outputting a second exchange receipt for receiving the game media at a window of the facility where the game machine is installed, where the acquired user identification information is displayed ;
A control method with For the game machine to identify the user when the user who operates the game machine starts operating the game machine and when an operation for dispensing game media necessary for starting a game on the game machine is accepted. obtaining user identification information for
the gaming machine requesting authentication of the user by transmitting the acquired user identification information to an authentication device;
when the authentication device receives the user identification information, authenticating the user based on the user identification information;
a step of accepting the insertion of the game medium in response to the gaming machine successfully authenticating the user based on the user identification information acquired by the authentication device at the start of operation of the gaming machine;
When the game machine accepts an operation to pay out the game media from the user , and if the user identification information is not acquired within a first time after accepting the payout operation, the acquired user identification information is displayed. a step of outputting a second exchange receipt for receiving the game media at the window of the facility where the game machine is installed;
A control method with For the game machine to identify the user when the user who operates the game machine starts operating the game machine and when an operation for dispensing game media necessary for starting a game on the game machine is accepted. obtaining user identification information for
the gaming machine requesting authentication of the user by transmitting the acquired user identification information to an authentication device;
when the authentication device receives the user identification information, authenticating the user based on the user identification information;
a step of accepting the insertion of the game medium in response to the gaming machine successfully authenticating the user based on the user identification information acquired by the authentication device at the start of operation of the gaming machine;
The game machine, when receiving an operation to pay out the game media from the user, displays the acquired user identification information in response to a failure in authentication of the user after the operation to pay out game media. a step of outputting a second exchange receipt for receiving the game media at the window of the installed facility;
A control method with For the game machine to identify the user when the user who operates the game machine starts operating the game machine and when an operation for dispensing game media necessary for starting a game on the game machine is accepted. obtaining user identification information for
the gaming machine requesting authentication of the user by transmitting the acquired user identification information to an authentication device;
when the authentication device receives the user identification information, authenticating the user based on the user identification information;
a step of accepting the insertion of the game medium in response to the gaming machine successfully authenticating the user based on the user identification information acquired by the authentication device at the start of operation of the gaming machine;
When the game machine receives an operation to pay out the game media from the user, when the user is successfully authenticated after the operation to pay out, and when the amount of the game media to be paid out exceeds a first threshold value a step of outputting a second exchange receipt for receiving the game media at a window of the facility where the game machine is installed, where the acquired user identification information is displayed ;
A control method with

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