JP2006325962A - Prize delivery system, prize exchanger and prize exchange program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To respond to needs of a player and to accelerate prize exchange. <P>SOLUTION: On condition that the processing of subtracting the number of balls or the number of tokens required for exchange with a decided prize from the number of stored balls or a counted value is performed in SA16, exchange completion information is transmitted to a center in SA 17, and the processing of storing the ID information of an IC card, and prize information and information indicating a pre-delivery state as exchanged prize state information corresponding to the ID information in a data base for managing exchanged prizes is performed. Also, when the IC card discharged in SA20 is inserted to a card unit again and a shop to receive delivery is decided, deposit information is transmitted to the decided shop, and a data base for managing deposited prizes is updated. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention is an object of prize exchange using a game result value possessed by a player as a result of playing a game with a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, or a slot machine. The present invention relates to a prize delivery system, a prize exchange machine, and a prize exchange program for delivering an object to be exchanged to a player. Specifically, by using the game result value possessed by the player as a result of playing a game with a gaming machine, the player can be given an exchange target for a product or the like that is the subject of prize exchange according to the used game result value. Use of a prize delivery system for delivery, a game result value possessed by a player as a result of playing a game with a gaming machine, and an exchange object of a product or the like that is a subject of prize exchange according to the used game result value A prize exchange machine that performs processing for enabling identification of a prize, and a prize exchange object corresponding to the used game result value by using the game result value possessed by the player as a result of playing the game with the gaming machine The present invention relates to a free gift exchange program that is executed by a free gift exchange that performs a process for making it possible to specify an exchange target for a product or the like.

  For this type of prize delivery system, prize exchange, and prize exchange program, for example, a game result value possessed by a player as a result of playing a game with a gaming machine is used. In addition, there has been a prize delivery system, a prize exchange machine, and a prize exchange program for delivering an exchange object of a commodity or the like to be exchanged for a prize to a player. As such a prize delivery system, a prize exchange, and a prize exchange program, there are the following.

  When a player selects a premium supply store from the hall terminal provided in the game hall, the store name display selection menu and the store are displayed on the display means of the hall terminal so that the store situation unique to each store can be known. A store status display frame constituted by a status display section is provided, and the store status of the store selected by the store name display selection menu is displayed by a display field of the store status display section, a store appearance display frame, a store interior view display frame, There has been a case in which a prize supply store for exchanging prizes is selected and prizes are exchanged in the selected prize supply store (Patent Document 1).

In addition, there is a configuration in which a prize information is sent from the amusement hall terminal provided in the amusement hall to the center via the network, and a prize delivery request is sent from the center to the shop. Reference 2).
JP 2002-85787 A JP-A-11-57178

  However, the conventional prize delivery system, the prize exchange, and the prize exchange program as described above have the following problems. In what is described in Patent Literature 1 and Patent Literature 2, going to a store handling premiums has become an indispensable condition for receiving delivery of premiums. For this reason, it was not possible to meet the needs of players who wanted to receive premiums at the amusement hall rather than the handling stores. In addition, when receiving the delivery of the prize, it causes a burden that it is necessary to go to the handling store. For this reason, a player who wishes to receive a prize at the amusement hall cannot be satisfied, and the exchange of prizes cannot be promoted.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a prize delivery system, a prize exchange machine, and a prize exchange program capable of responding to the needs of a player and promoting exchange of prizes. That is.

Means for solving the problems and specific examples thereof

(1) Using the game result value (for example, savings, coins, etc.) possessed by the player as a result of playing a game with a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1, coin gaming machine, slot machine, etc.) Products subject to exchange of prizes according to the game result value used (for example, not limited to mobile property such as tobacco, chocolate, radio cassette, beer, etc.) Free gift delivery system (free gift delivery system) for handing over exchanged objects (for example, prizes, etc.) to players, such as travel tickets, movies, concerts, etc. FIG. 3)
Prize exchange processing means (card unit 2, hall management computer 8, center microcomputer 51, prize exchange machine 70, depositing device 71, etc.) for performing processing for receiving the prize exchange;
Exchange object information storage means (server 52) for storing exchange object identification information (premium information) that can identify each of exchangeable exchange objects;
The prize exchange processing means includes:
Game result value specifying means (SA11) for performing processing for specifying the magnitude of the game result value possessed by the player;
An exchange object designation means (SA15) for accepting designation of an exchange object that the player desires to exchange;
Game result value subtraction for performing a process for subtracting the game result value corresponding to the designated exchange object received by the exchange object designating means from the game result value of the magnitude specified by the game result value specifying means Means (SA16);
In order to make it possible to identify the designated exchange object received by the exchange object designating means among the exchange objects stored in the exchange object information storage means, on condition that the processing is performed by the game result value subtracting means Process (process for transmitting exchanged information to the center 50, ID information in the exchanged prize management database, and information indicating the pre-delivery state as exchanged prize status information in association with the ID information are stored. Specified replacement object specifying processing means (SA17, SD02) for performing processing),
The exchange object information storage means is associated with the exchange object identification information and provides a gift delivery shop identification information (predetermined prize) that can identify each of the gift delivery stores that handle the exchange object identified from the exchange object identification information. Store stores (a, b, c, etc.) that handle (see Fig. 4)
The prize exchange processing means further includes:
In order to extract from the exchange object information storage unit a gift delivery store that handles the exchange object specified by the processing, on condition that the process by the designated exchange object specifying processing unit has been performed. A gift delivery store extracting means (SA33, SD04) for performing the process (a process for searching for store information indicating a store that handles exchanged prizes);
A premium delivery store display means (SA34) for displaying the premium delivery store extracted by the premium delivery store extraction means;
A prize delivery store designating means (SA35) for accepting designation of a prize delivery store for which a player wishes to deliver a prize from the prize delivery store displayed by the prize delivery store display means;
Gift delivery specified by the gift delivery store designating means from record information of a predetermined recording medium (eg, IC card, prepaid card, etc.) including identification information (for example, ID information) for identifying each as record information Processing for enabling identification of a store and an exchange target designated by the exchange target designation means (processing for generating deposit information for identifying the ID information, the exchanged premium, the validity period, and the determined store) Delivery information specifying processing means (SA39) to perform;
After the processing by the delivery information specifying processing means, for each premium delivery store to be processed, the exchange target in the premium delivery store and identification information of a predetermined recording medium corresponding to the exchange target are provided. Exchange target transmission means (SA39) for performing a process for transmitting as exchange target information (deposit information) (a process of transmitting the deposit information to the determined store),
Each of the plurality of free gift delivery stores (each store)
Based on the exchange object information transmitted by the exchange object transmission means, an exchange object storage means (SB02) for storing the exchange object in the store and identification information of a predetermined recording medium corresponding to the exchange object;
An exchange target search unit (SB05) that accepts the predetermined recording medium (SB03) and searches the exchange target storage unit for an exchange target corresponding to the identification information of the predetermined recording medium from the recording information of the predetermined recording medium; ,
Processing for making it possible to specify the exchange object searched by the exchange object search means (display processing for making exchanged prizes identifiable, process for sending delivered information to the center 50, and deposit prize management database Delivered exchange target specifying processing means (SB08, SB11, SB17, SB18) for performing processing for updating the stored deposited prize state information to the delivered state) is provided.

  According to such a configuration, on the condition that the processing by the game result value subtracting means has been performed, it is possible to specify the designated exchange target received by the exchange target specifying means by the designated exchange target specifying processing means. Processing is performed. Thereby, the player can receive delivery of the specified exchange object at a predetermined place such as a game hall. In addition, it accepts the designation of the desired gift delivery store, the processing for enabling the designated exchange target to be identified from the record information of the predetermined recording medium by the delivery information specifying processing means, and the exchange target information by the exchange target transmitting means. Processing to transmit to a designated gift delivery store is performed. Thus, for example, when a player wishes to receive delivery of the exchange object at a prize delivery store, the player can receive delivery of the designated exchange object at the desired prize delivery store. For this reason, it can respond to a player's needs and can promote prize exchange.

(2) Each of the plurality of gift delivery stores further includes designation of an exchange target that is desired to be changed from among the exchange targets specified by the exchange target specifying means, and designation of a new desired exchange target. An exchange object change designation means (SB12) is provided,
The delivered exchange target specifying processing means is a process for enabling the exchange target change specifying means to specify a new desired exchange object by removing it from the exchange target (changed prize information and number information corresponding to the number Is transmitted to the center 50).

  According to such a configuration, since the exchange target can be changed at the premium delivery store, the convenience of the premium exchange can be improved.

(3) It further comprises centralized management means (center 50, server-52) for collecting and managing information related to delivery of the exchange object,
The central management means includes the exchange target information storage means,
The exchange object information storage means is associated with the exchange object identification information (prize information) and is allowed number information that can identify an allowable number (number) that can be delivered at the prize delivery store specified from the prize delivery store identification information. (Number information) is further stored (see FIG. 4),
In each of the plurality of free gift delivery stores,
Premium delivery store information storage means (SC02, SC05) for storing allowable exchange target information that can specify an allowable exchange target that can be delivered as a prize and allowable number information that can specify an allowable number that can be transferred as a free gift When,
Storage information changing means (SC01, SC04) for changing the permissible exchange object information or the permissible number information stored in the prize delivery store information storage means;
Change information for performing processing for transmitting change information that can specify the allowable replacement target or the allowable number after the change when the allowable replacement target information or the allowable number information is changed by the storage information changing means Transmission means (SC03, SC06) are further provided,
The centralized management means performs an update storage processing means for performing a process of updating and storing the replacement target specifying information or the allowable number information in the replacement target information storage means based on the change information transmitted by the change information transmission means ( SD02).

  According to such a configuration, since the stock status of the exchange target at the premium delivery store can be updated in real time, the exchange target is designated, but the exchange target is actually delivered to the player at the premium delivery store. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience such as failure to perform.

(4) Using the game result value (for example, savings, coins, etc.) possessed by the player as a result of playing the game with a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1, coin gaming machine, slot machine, etc.) Products subject to exchange of prizes according to the game result value used (for example, not limited to mobile property such as tobacco, chocolate, radio cassette, beer, etc.) Free gift delivery system (free gift delivery system) for handing over exchanged objects (for example, prizes, etc.) to players, such as travel tickets, movies, concerts, etc. FIG. 3)
Prize exchange processing means (card unit 2, hall management computer 8, center microcomputer 51, prize exchange machine 70, depositing device 71, etc.) for performing processing for receiving the prize exchange;
A centralized management means (center 50) for collecting and managing information related to the delivery of the exchange object,
The centralized management means is
Including exchange object information storage means (server 52) for storing exchange object specifying information capable of specifying each of exchangeable exchange objects;
The prize exchange processing means includes:
Game result value specifying means (SA11) for performing processing for specifying the magnitude of the game result value possessed by the player;
An exchange object designation means (SA15) for accepting designation of an exchange object that the player desires to exchange;
Game result value subtraction for performing a process for subtracting the game result value corresponding to the designated exchange object received by the exchange object designating means from the game result value of the magnitude specified by the game result value specifying means Means (SA16);
In order to make it possible to identify the designated exchange object received by the exchange object designating means among the exchange objects stored in the exchange object information storage means, on condition that the processing is performed by the game result value subtracting means Process (process for transmitting exchanged information to the center 50, ID information in the exchanged prize management database, and information indicating the pre-delivery state as exchanged prize status information in association with the ID information are stored. Specified replacement object specifying processing means (SA17, SG07) for performing processing),
The exchange object information storage means is associated with the exchange object identification information and provides a gift delivery shop identification information (predetermined prize) that can identify each of the gift delivery stores that handle the exchange object identified from the exchange object identification information. Store stores (a, b, c, etc.) that handle (see Fig. 4)
The prize exchange processing means further includes:
In order to extract from the exchange object information storage unit a gift delivery store that handles the exchange object specified by the processing, on condition that the process by the designated exchange object specifying processing unit has been performed. Gift delivery store extraction means (SA33, SG09) for performing the process (a process for searching for store information indicating stores handling exchanged prizes);
A premium delivery store display means (SA34) for displaying the premium delivery store extracted by the premium delivery store extraction means;
A prize delivery store designating means (SA35) for accepting designation of a prize delivery store for which a player wishes to deliver a prize from the prize delivery store displayed by the prize delivery store display means;
Gift delivery specified by the gift delivery store designating means from record information of a predetermined recording medium (eg, IC card, prepaid card, etc.) including identification information (for example, ID information) for identifying each as record information Process for enabling identification of a store and an exchange target designated by the exchange target designation means (a process for generating store determination information for identifying ID information, exchanged premiums, validity period, and decided store) Delivery information specifying processing means (see SA38) for performing
After the processing by the delivery information specifying processing means, management target replacement information (store determination information) is obtained by replacing the replacement target in the gift delivery store that is the target of the processing and the identification information of a predetermined recording medium corresponding to the replacement target. ) As exchange target information transmitting means (refer to SA38) for performing processing for transmitting to the centralized management means (processing for transmitting store determination information to the center 50),
Each of the plurality of free gift delivery stores (each store)
An identification information specifying means (SE02) for receiving the predetermined recording medium (SE01) and performing processing for specifying the identification information of the predetermined recording medium from the recording information of the predetermined recording medium;
An identification information transmitting means (SE03) for performing processing for transmitting the identification information of the predetermined recording medium specified by the identification information specifying means to the centralized management means,
The centralized management means is
Based on the management replacement target information transmitted by the replacement target information transmission unit, the replacement target information storage unit associates a replacement target in a gift delivery store with identification information of a predetermined recording medium corresponding to the replacement target. Exchange object information storage processing means (SG07) for performing processing for storage in
Based on the identification information transmitted by the identification information transmission means, an exchange target search means (SG09) for searching for an exchange target corresponding to the identification information from the exchange target information storage means,
Exchange object transmitting means (SG09) for performing processing for transmitting the exchange object searched by the exchange object searching means as exchange object information to a gift delivery store that is the transmission source of the identification information;
Processing for enabling identification of the exchange object searched by the exchange object search means (replaced prize status information stored in the exchanged prize management database in association with the delivered prize is shown as the delivered status) And a delivered exchange target specific processing means (SG07) for performing processing to update information),
Each of the plurality of prize delivery stores is further provided with prize delivery store side exchange object display means (SE06, SE08) for displaying an exchange object corresponding to the exchange object information transmitted by the exchange object transmission means. ing.

  According to such a configuration, on the condition that the processing by the game result value subtracting means has been performed, it is possible to specify the designated exchange target received by the exchange target specifying means by the designated exchange target specifying processing means. Processing is performed. Thereby, the player can receive delivery of the specified exchange object at a predetermined place such as a game hall. Also, it accepts designation of the desired gift delivery store, processing for making it possible to identify the designated exchange target from the record information of the predetermined recording medium by the delivery information identification processing means, and management exchange by the exchange target information transmitting means Processing for transmitting the target information to a designated gift delivery store is performed. Then, the central management means performs processing for returning the searched exchange object as exchange object information based on the identification information transmitted by the identification information transmitting means provided at the gift delivery store. Thus, for example, when a player wishes to receive delivery of the exchange object at a prize delivery store, the player can receive delivery of the designated exchange object at the desired prize delivery store. For this reason, it can respond to a player's needs and can promote prize exchange.

(5) In each of the plurality of gift delivery stores,
An exchange target change designating unit (SE08a) for accepting designation of an exchange target desired to be changed from among the exchange targets specified by the exchange target specifying unit, and designation of a new desired exchange target;
For transmitting to the centralized management means, as exchange object change information (delivery completed information), the exchange object designated to be changed by the exchange object change designation means and the exchange object designated to be newly desired Exchange target change transmission means (SE14) for processing is provided,
When exchange object change information is input from the exchange object change transmitting means, the delivered exchange object identification processing means can identify a new exchange object desired to be removed from the exchange object based on the exchange object change information. (A process for adding the number information stored in association with the exchanged prize at the store determined in the handling prize management database, and a modified prize at the shop determined in the handling prize management database) (The process of subtracting the number information stored in association with).

  According to such a configuration, since the exchange target can be changed at the premium delivery store, the convenience of the premium exchange can be improved.

(6) The exchange object information storage means can identify an allowable number (number) that can be delivered at a prize delivery store identified from the prize delivery shop identification information in association with the exchange object identification information (prize information). Further storing allowable number information (number information) and allowable replacement target information (premium information) capable of specifying an allowable replacement target that can be delivered as a prize,
In each of the plurality of free gift delivery stores,
Change designation means (SF01, SF03) for accepting designation for changing the allowable exchange target information or the allowable number information stored in the exchange target information storage means;
Change information for performing processing for transmitting to the centralized management means as change information that can specify the allowable replacement object or the allowable number after change when the change specification means accepts the change Transmission means (SF02, SF04) are further provided,
The centralized management means performs update storage processing means for performing processing for updating and storing the exchange target specifying information or the allowable number information in the exchange target information storage means based on the change information transmitted by the change information transmission means ( SG07) is further included.

  According to such a configuration, since the stock status of the exchange target at the premium delivery store can be updated in real time, the exchange target is designated, but the exchange target is actually delivered to the player at the premium delivery store. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience such as failure to perform.

(7) The exchange object information storage means identifies the scheduled date (arrival date) when the exchange object can be delivered in association with the exchange object identification information (free gift that is not in stock) where the allowable number is 0 Further memorize possible date information (arrival date information) (see Fig. 4),
In each of the plurality of free gift delivery stores,
Scheduled date input means (SC07, SF05) for inputting a scheduled date that can be delivered for an exchange object whose allowable number is 0 based on the allowable number information;
There is further provided scheduled date information transmitting means (SC09, SF06) for performing processing for transmitting scheduled date information for specifying the scheduled date when the scheduled date is input by the scheduled date input means. ,
The centralized management means performs scheduled date information storage processing means (SD02, SG07) for storing the scheduled date information in the exchange target information storage means based on the scheduled date information transmitted by the scheduled date information transmitting means. Further including
The gift delivery store display means is a gift delivery store in which the allowable number is 0 among the gift delivery stores that handle the exchange object specified by the processing by the designated exchange object specification processing means. Corresponding to the above, the scheduled date based on the scheduled date information stored in the exchange target information storage means is displayed (see FIG. 8C).

  According to such a configuration, even if the stock to be exchanged at the free gift delivery store is 0, it is possible to designate the exchange object for the free gift exchange in consideration of the scheduled date, thereby improving the convenience of the free gift exchange. Can be made.

(8) The delivery information specifying processing means can deliver the exchange target designated by the exchange designation designating means from the record information of the predetermined recording medium at the prize delivery shop designated by the premium delivery shop designation means. To make it possible to specify a valid effective period (SA38, SA39),
In each of the plurality of free gift delivery stores,
Effective period determination means (SB07, SE05) for determining whether or not the predetermined recording medium is received after the expiration of the effective period;
The exchange target corresponding to the exchange target information transmitted by the exchange target transmission means when it is determined by the validity period determination means that the validity period has elapsed (NO in SB07 or SE05) Difference calculating means (SB10, SE07) for calculating the difference between the price (the number of equivalent balls, price, etc.) at the time of exchanging the prize and the price (the number of equivalent balls, price, etc.) before the expiration of the validity period ) And are provided.

  According to such a configuration, when the valid period has elapsed, delivery can be performed on condition that the difference is paid, so that the selling price at the premium delivery store can be adjusted.

(9) The exchange object information storage means can identify the magnitude of the game result value used to deliver the exchange object specified from the exchange object specification information to the player in association with the exchange object specification information. The game result value information (exchange equivalent ball number information) is further stored (see FIG. 4),
The prize exchange processing means includes:
Exchange object extraction means (SA13, SD04) for performing processing for extracting from the exchange object information storage means an exchange object that can be exchanged for a prize using the game result value of the size specified by the game result value specifying means. SG09),
A replacement object display means (SA14) for displaying the replacement object extracted by the replacement object extraction means;
The exchange object display means displays, for each exchange object extracted by the exchange object extraction means, the magnitude of the game result value used to deliver the exchange object to the player (FIG. 8B).
The exchange target designation means accepts designation of an exchange target desired by the player from the exchange targets displayed by the exchange target display means (SA15).

  According to such a configuration, the exchange object can be designated with reference to the magnitude of the game result value displayed for each exchange object, so that the convenience of the prize exchange can be improved.

  (10) The delivery information specifying processing means performs a process of issuing a prepaid recording medium for enabling delivery only to the exchange target designated by the exchange target designation means (SA37, SA40).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to issue a prepaid recording medium that can be exchanged only for the designated exchange object, so that the range of the gift delivery store where the exchange object is delivered is widened. Can do.

  (11) The delivery information specifying processing means performs a process of issuing a prepaid recording medium for enabling delivery only to the prize delivery store designated by the prize delivery store designation means (SA37, SA40). .

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to issue a prepaid recording medium that can be exchanged only for a designated gift delivery store, so that the exchange object handled at the gift delivery store is delivered. be able to.

(12) The exchange target information storage means further stores production date information (production date information) that can identify the production date and time when the food product is produced in association with the exchange target identification information indicating the food product. (See Figure 4),
The gift exchange processing means, based on the production date information stored in the exchange target information storage means, when the exchange target designated by the exchange target designation means is the food product, Production date information display means (SA34) for displaying is further included.

  According to such a configuration, since the date and time of production of the food product can be confirmed, it is possible to exchange the food product and giveaway with confidence.

(13) The exchange target information storage means further stores location information (location information) that can identify the location of the premium delivery store in association with the premium delivery store specifying information (see FIG. 4).
The prize exchange processing means includes:
A residence area specifying means (SA34) for specifying a player's residence area;
In the location information stored in the exchange target information storage unit, whether or not the location of the premium delivery store extracted by the premium delivery store extracting unit is within the residential area specified by the residential district specifying unit. And a location determination means (SA34) for determination based on
The prize delivery store display means includes the prize delivery store determined by the location determination means among the prize delivery stores extracted by the prize delivery store extraction means, and the residence area determined by the location judgment means. A gift delivery store that has not been determined to be in the store is displayed in an identifiable manner (see FIG. 8C).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to designate a gift delivery store based on information displayed separately inside and outside the residential area, so that the convenience of gift exchange can be improved.

(14) It further comprises designated exchange object storage means (see FIG. 4) for storing the designated exchange object received by the exchange object designation means,
The designated replacement target specifying processing unit associates the replacement target specifying information for specifying the specified replacement target received by the replacement target specifying unit with the identification information of the predetermined recording medium in association with the specified replacement target storage. Processing for storing in the means (processing for transmitting the exchanged information to the center 50, ID information in the exchanged premium management database and the pre-delivery state as the premium information and exchanged premium status information in association with the ID information) To store the information shown)
The premium delivery store extracting unit extracts from the exchange target information storage unit a premium delivery store handling an exchange target stored in the designated exchange target storage unit in association with identification information of the predetermined recording medium. For this purpose (SA31 to SA33, SD04, SG09).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to receive delivery of a designated exchange object at a predetermined place or a gift delivery store using a single recording medium. This prevents the player from being confused, such as which recording medium receives the replacement target at a predetermined location and which recording medium receives the replacement target at the gift delivery store. Can do. In addition, the number of parts can be reduced.

(15) It further comprises designated exchange object storage means (see FIG. 4) for storing the designated exchange object received by the exchange object designation means,
The designated replacement target specifying processing unit associates the replacement target specifying information for specifying the specified replacement target received by the replacement target specifying unit with identification information of a recording medium different from the predetermined recording medium. Processing for storing in the designated exchange target storage means (for example, processing for transmitting barcode information and premium information printed on a receipt to the center 50, and barcode information and the barcode in the exchanged premium management database) (A process of storing information indicating the pre-delivery state) as premium information and exchanged premium status information in association with the information)
The premium delivery store extracting means selects a premium delivery store that handles an exchange target stored in the designated exchange target storage means in association with identification information of the recording medium different from the predetermined recording medium. Processing for extracting from the storage means is performed (see SA31 to SA33, SD04, SG09).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to receive the exchange target by using a different recording medium depending on whether the exchange target is delivered at a predetermined location or the exchange delivery is received at the premium delivery store. As a result, the replacement target can be delivered using the optimum recording medium suitable for the application.

(16) Using the game result value (for example, savings, coins, etc.) possessed by the player as a result of playing a game with a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1, coin gaming machine, slot machine, etc.) Products subject to exchange of prizes according to the game result value used (for example, not limited to mobile property such as tobacco, chocolate, radio cassette, beer, etc.) Gift exchanges (cards for processing such as travel tickets, movies, concerts, etc.) Unit 2, free gift exchange 70),
Game result value specifying means (SA11) for performing processing for specifying the magnitude of the game result value possessed by the player;
An exchange object designation means (SA15) for accepting designation of an exchange object that the player desires to exchange;
Game result value subtraction for performing a process for subtracting the game result value corresponding to the designated exchange object received by the exchange object designating means from the game result value of the magnitude specified by the game result value specifying means Means (SA16);
The exchange target can be specified in order to be able to extract a gift delivery store that handles the designated exchange target accepted by the exchange target designation means, provided that the processing is performed by the game result value subtracting means. (The process of transmitting the exchanged information to the center 50, the center 50 receiving the exchanged information, the ID information in the exchanged prize management database and the prize information and the exchanged prize state associated with the ID information) Designated replacement target specifying processing means (SA17) for performing processing for storing information indicating a pre-delivery state as information).

  According to such a configuration, on the condition that the processing by the game result value subtracting means has been performed, it is possible to specify the designated exchange target received by the exchange target specifying means by the designated exchange target specifying processing means. Processing is performed. Thereby, the player can receive delivery of the specified exchange object at a predetermined place such as a game hall. Further, it is possible to extract a gift delivery store that handles the specified exchange object. As a result, for example, when a player wishes to receive delivery of the exchange object at a gift delivery store, the player can receive delivery of the designated exchange object at the desired gift delivery store. Can meet the needs of the people and promote the exchange of prizes.

(17) Using a game result value (for example, a storage ball, a coin, etc.) possessed by a player as a result of playing a game with a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, etc.) Products subject to exchange of prizes according to the game result value used (for example, not limited to mobile property such as tobacco, chocolate, radio cassette, beer, etc.) Gift exchanges (cards for processing such as travel tickets, movies, concerts, etc.) A prize exchange program (FIGS. 5 and 6) executed by the unit 2 and the prize exchange 70),
A game result value specifying step (SA11) for specifying the magnitude of the game result value possessed by the player;
An exchange target designation step (SA15) for accepting designation of an exchange target that the player wishes to exchange;
A game result value subtracting step (SA16) for subtracting the magnitude of the game result value corresponding to the designated exchange object received in the exchange object designating step from the game result value of the magnitude specified in the game result value specifying step; ,
On the condition that it is subtracted in the game result value subtracting step, the exchange object can be specified in order to be able to extract a gift delivery store handling the designated exchange object accepted in the exchange object designating step. (The exchanged information is transmitted to the center 50. At the center 50 which has received the exchanged information, the exchanged prize management database stores the ID information and the pre-delivery state as the prize information and exchanged prize state information in association with the ID information. The designated exchange target specifying processing step (SA17) in which the information to be stored is performed) is executed by the premium exchange.

  According to such a configuration, on the condition that the processing by the game result value subtraction step has been performed, it is possible to identify the designated exchange target accepted by the exchange target designation step by the designated exchange target identification processing step. Processing is performed. Thereby, the player can receive delivery of the specified exchange object at a predetermined place such as a game hall. Further, it is possible to extract a gift delivery store that handles the specified exchange object. As a result, for example, when a player wishes to receive delivery of the exchange object at a gift delivery store, the player can receive delivery of the designated exchange object at the desired gift delivery store. Can meet the needs of the people and promote the exchange of prizes.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiment, as an example of the prize delivery system, the prize exchange machine, and the prize exchange program, the game result value possessed by the player as a result of playing the game with the gaming machine is used. The prize delivery system for delivering the exchange object of the goods etc. which are the object of prize exchange according to the game result value performed to the player is shown. Specifically, using the game result value such as the stored balls and coins owned by the player as a result of playing the game using the pachinko machine 1, coin game machine, slot machine, etc., tobacco, chocolate, Various services including provision of food at restaurants, provision of usage rights at fitness clubs, provision of various tickets for travel tickets, movies, concerts, etc. To deliver prizes according to game result values used at convenience stores, supermarkets, electronics stores, liquor stores, restaurants, sports clubs, travel agencies, movie theaters, planning companies, etc. The free gift delivery system is shown.

First Embodiment FIG. 1 is a front view showing a part of a gaming machine installation island installed in a game arcade constituting a part of a prize delivery system in the present embodiment.

  A plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 are installed side by side on the gaming machine installation island 100. A large number of pachinko gaming machines 1 are arranged in parallel on one gaming machine installation island 100, but FIG. 1 shows only some of the pachinko gaming machines 1 for the sake of space.

  On the left side of each pachinko machine 1, a card unit 2 as a ball lending device and a gift exchange device is installed. This card unit 2 accepts a predetermined gaming card as a ball lending device, identifies a card balance as a value usable for a game by a player, accepts a debit of the identified card balance, A pachinko ball (game medium) is paid out as a ball according to the withdrawal amount, and the pachinko ball is used for the purpose of enabling a player to play a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1 by using the pachinko ball. . Further, the card unit 2 accepts the game card and the counting card described later as a prize exchange device, and the number of stored balls, the number of coins (hereinafter referred to as the number of stored balls), It is provided for the purpose of identifying the count value, accepting the withdrawal of the number of stored balls corresponding to the selected prize, and enabling exchange with the prize.

  In the gaming machine installation island 100, a calling device 4 is provided in the upper part of each pachinko gaming machine 1. The calling device 4 is for operating based on the player's operation when calling an attendant.

  Each card unit 2 is arranged in the hall via an island management computer (not shown) as a management device for managing various information such as game related information of a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 arranged on the gaming machine installation island. Further, it is connected to a hall management computer 8 (see FIG. 3) as a management device for managing various information such as game related information of a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 managed by a plurality of island management computers. This game-related information includes all information as long as it is information generated in connection with a game on a gaming machine. For example, the game-related information includes various data related to the game such as game data indicating game information such as jackpot number information and variable display number information executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The hall management computer 8 stores game related information from the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, in the case where the gaming card inserted into the card unit 2 is a membership card to be described later, the hall management computer 8 associates with the ID information stored in the membership card, the current card balance of the player, Information on the number of stored balls, information on the number of points visited, member player personal information (including name and address), etc. (hereinafter referred to as member information for members, member information for visitors, visitor information, member information and visitor information) (Also called member / visit information). The member player personal information includes the player's name, address, telephone number, hobby, and the like. Further, in the case where the game card inserted into the card unit 2 is a visitor card described later, the hall management computer 8 stores the current card balance in association with the ID information stored in the visitor card. ing.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of a card unit 2 as an example of a gaming apparatus according to the present embodiment and a pachinko gaming machine 1 as an example of a gaming machine. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a player plays a game, a game card that can be used for the game is used. There are two types of gaming cards: a membership card that is individually issued to a member player registered as a member in the game hall, and a visitor card that can be used by all players.

  The membership card is a recording medium made up of an IC card. In the member card, ID information as identification information for specifying each individual is recorded as card information. When the membership card is inserted, the card unit 2 transmits the ID information stored in the membership card to the hall management computer 8. Based on the ID information, the hall management computer 8 stores the current card balance owned by the player, the number of stored balls information, the number of points visited, and the member player personal information based on the ID information. Send to unit 2. As described above, in the present embodiment, the card unit 2 and the hall management computer 8 are based on the ID information stored in the member card, and the card balance owned by the player, the number of stored balls information, the number of points visited, the member A system that can identify player personal information is configured.

  The member card is issued to a member player who is registered as a member when the member is registered in a member registration device or a counter of the game hall provided in the game hall. Member cards are owned by member players, and can be used in principle in any card unit 2.

  Here, the stored ball refers to an act of depositing the value of a player's possession, a ball, a coin, or the like into the game hall side and the deposited value. The accumulated ball number information is information indicating the number of accumulated balls of the player who owns the member card. Replay is when a player plays a game with a ball loan using a stored ball. When a player exchanges a stored ball for a prize, it is called a prize exchange.

  The store visit point is numerical data that is added and updated by a predetermined number of points each time a member player visits the game hall, and a predetermined service is given to the player from the game hall side according to the number of points. It is done. This store visit point is obtained whenever a player visits the amusement hall and inserts a membership card into the card slot 26a provided in the card unit 2 (however, if the customer visits the store several times a day, (Only when a membership card is inserted)

  The visitor card is a recording medium made of an IC card, like the member card, and ID information for identifying the visitor card is recorded as card information. When the visitor card is inserted, the card unit 2 transmits the ID information stored in the visitor card to the hall management computer 8. Then, the hall management computer 8 transmits the current card balance stored in association with the ID information to the card unit 2 based on the ID information. Thus, in this embodiment, the card unit 2 and the hall management computer 8 constitute a system that can specify the current card balance based on the ID information stored in the visitor card.

  The visitor card is sold to the player at a card sales apparatus provided in the game hall or a counter of the game hall. The visitor card is owned by the player and can be used in principle in any card unit 2.

  When a player plays a game, first, a member card or a visitor card is inserted into the card slot 26 a provided in the card unit 2. Then, the ID information recorded on the inserted member card or visitor card is read by the R / W device 29 (see FIG. 3) provided in the card unit 2. Then, the card balance specified from the read ID information is displayed on the card balance display unit 28 a provided in the card unit 2. The card balance display unit 28a includes a plurality of 7-segment displays, and is configured to digitally display the card balance with a predetermined number of digits. Further, the card balance display unit 28a is configured so that the number of stored balls can be digitally displayed with a predetermined number of digits.

  In the card unit 2, a ball lending button 27 a operated when receiving a ball lending, a checkout button 27 b operated when receiving a return of a member card or a visitor card, and a ball lending using a stored ball, that is, There is provided a storage ball replay button 27c that is operated when replaying and a prize exchange button 27d that is operated when a prize is exchanged using the storage balls.

  If the ball lending button 27a is operated, a predetermined lending unit amount is deducted and reduced from the card balance specified from the ID information stored in the member card or visitor card. The balls for the lending unit amount are paid out from the card unit 2 as balls. The card balance is displayed on the card balance display unit 28a. Such an operation is called a ball lending operation.

  If the stored ball replay button 27c is operated, the number of balls corresponding to the predetermined number of lending units is withdrawn and subtracted from the number of stored balls specified from the ID information stored in the member card. Balls corresponding to the number of lending units are returned from the card unit 2 as balls. Such an operation is called a replay operation. Further, the number of stored balls is displayed on the card balance display unit 28a.

  When the gift exchange button 27d is operated, a mode selection screen for selecting a gift exchange mode or a store selection mode is displayed on the display device 3 to be described later. The premium exchange mode refers to a mode for selecting a prize for selecting a prize to be exchanged using the number of stored balls specified from the ID information. The store selection mode is a mode for selecting a store for selecting a store to be deposited in order to receive delivery of the exchanged prize selected in the prize exchange mode.

  When the prize exchange mode is selected and further prizes are selected, in the case of a membership card, the hall management computer 8 changes the selected prize from the number of stored balls specified from the ID information stored in the membership card. Subtract the corresponding number of balls. In the case of a counting card, which will be described later, the hall management computer 8 subtracts the number of balls corresponding to the selected prize from the count value specified from the ID information stored in the counting card. Further, the hall management computer 8 transmits exchanged information for specifying the ID information and a prize selected in exchange of prizes (hereinafter also referred to as exchanged prize) to the center 50.

  The display of the card balance and the number of stored balls in the card balance display unit 28a is switched as follows. When the member card is inserted, the ball balance mode from the card balance is basically entered, and the card balance is displayed on the card balance display unit 28a. When the stored ball replay button 27c or the gift exchange button 27d is operated once in the ball lending mode state from the card balance, the ball lending mode state from the stored ball is entered, and the number of balls stored is displayed on the card balance display portion 28a. The When the ball lending button 27a is operated once in the ball lending mode state from the stored ball, the ball lending mode state from the stored ball is entered, and the card balance is displayed on the card balance display portion 28a. In addition, when the gift exchange button 27d is operated once in the ball lending mode state, the ball lending mode state from the accumulated ball is entered, the number of accumulated balls is displayed on the card balance display unit 28a, and the mode selection screen described above is displayed on the display device. 3 is displayed.

  When the checkout button 27b is operated, when the card balance becomes 0, when the prize exchange mode is selected and the prize exchange is finished, or when the shop selection mode is selected and the shop selection is finished, Card or counting card is ejected from the card slot 26a and returned to the player.

  Balls to be paid out as balls for lending from the card unit 2 are passed from a ball paying portion provided inside the card unit 2 via a ball paying nozzle 251 provided on the front side of the card unit 2. It is paid out on a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 92 provided in the machine 1.

  The card unit 2 identifies whether the membership card or the visitor card is appropriate. In this regard, if the card cannot be identified as appropriate, the membership card or the visitor card is returned from the card slot 26a.

  In the card unit 2, above the card balance display portion 28a, there are a mode selection screen, a screen for selecting a gift exchange mode and exchanging gifts, a screen for selecting a store in which the store selection mode is selected, and the like. A display device 3 having a display area for displaying an image is provided. The display device 3 is a touch panel type liquid crystal display device, displays information necessary for prize exchange, and accepts a player's selection input on the touch panel 28 (see FIG. 3). The display device 3 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and may be constituted by other image display devices such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), an FED (Field Emission Display), and a PDP (Plasma Display Panel).

  In the game, the player operates the hitting operation handle 90 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 to bullet and fire the hit ball stored in the hitting ball supply tray 92, and hits it into the game area 10a. Then, when the hit balls that are driven into the game area win various prize areas, a predetermined number of premium balls for each prize area are paid out to the hit ball supply tray 92 (upper dish). Further, when the hit ball that has been driven into the game area wins the start winning area 11a (start winning), the ball is detected by the start winning ball detector (not shown), and the fluctuation display device 12 displays the fluctuation display. Be started. As a result of the fluctuation display, when a big hit symbol (for example, a doublet such as “777”) is derived and displayed on the fluctuation display device 12, a big hit state occurs. When the big hit state occurs, it is controlled to a state advantageous to the player. When a winning occurs, a pachinko ball is paid out. The paid-out pachinko balls are called out balls.

  Next, the configuration of the premium delivery system in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the premium delivery system. The prize delivery system in the present embodiment includes a game hall A, B, C..., A center 50 that stores and provides information used at the time of prize exchange, and stores I, B, C. Each is configured to be communicable via a communication means such as the Internet.

  As an example of the game hall, for example, in the game hall A, a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1, a card unit 2 provided corresponding to each of the pachinko gaming machines 1, and a plurality of pachinko games arranged on the gaming machine installation island. The hall management computer 8 as a management device that manages various information such as game-related information of the machine 1, member / visitor information, information related to deliverable prizes, etc., and the count value can be specified by counting the number of balls And a counting machine 5 for issuing a counting card in which various ID information is recorded and converting it into a storage ball.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, game control is performed by the game control microcomputer 10 for causing the game-related operations as described above. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various signals such as a big hit signal, a start signal, a probability changing signal, and a firing operation signal are output from the game control microcomputer 10 to the card unit 2 via the input / output interface. The

  The big hit signal is a signal that can specify that the big hit gaming state has occurred, and is in an active state during the big hit gaming state. The start signal is a signal that can specify that the fluctuation display (variable display) of the fluctuation display device 12 has started, and becomes active each time the fluctuation display is started (variable display start). The firing operation signal is a signal that can specify that the hitting ball operating handle 90 is being operated, and is output from a shooting operation detector (not shown) that detects that the hitting ball operating handle 90 has been operated.

  The card unit 2 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that controls the display device 3 and controls various types of information according to a card unit control program, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) that stores a card unit control program and the like. ), A RAM (Random Access Memory) as a storage means used as a work memory, a VDP (Video Display Processor) that performs display control of the display device 3, a VRAM (Video Random Access Memory), and a control circuit including a character ROM A card unit control microcomputer 20 is provided. Further, the card unit 2 includes a display unit 3, a touch panel 28, an R / W device 29, and various buttons such as a ball lending button 27a, a checkout button 27b, a storage ball replay button 27c, and a gift exchange button 27d. It is connected to the microcomputer 20 for use.

  The CPU mounted on the card unit control microcomputer 20 reads a control program (including a program used for processing described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7) stored in the ROM and operates the RAM. Various controls for operating the card unit 2 are executed by executing the control program using the area. The control executed by the CPU includes the lending control for lending the balls, the game-related information management control for managing various game-related information of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the exchange of prizes, and the selection of stores. Various controls such as a control for transmitting / receiving information and a display control for controlling an image displayed on the display device 3 are included. The CPU mounted on the card unit control microcomputer 20 controls the R / W device 29 to read out the ID information stored in the game card described above, and to input the player corresponding to the ID information. Card balance, price information, number of points to visit, information on membership player personal information (including name, address), etc., and card balance, number of points information, points to visit corresponding to the ID information. Number information, member player personal information (including name and address), etc. are updated.

  The VDP mounted on the card unit control microcomputer 20 is an image display IC (integrated circuit). Display control data as command data for image display is transmitted from the CPU mounted on the card unit control microcomputer 20 to the VDP. The VDP reads necessary data from a character ROM in which image data is stored in order to display an image according to the received display control data. The VDP generates image data to be displayed on the display device 3 in accordance with the read data, and stores the image data in the VRAM. The image data in the VRAM is converted into R (red), G (green), and B (blue) signals (RGB signals) and supplied to the LCD that constitutes the display device 3. As a result, various images are displayed on the display device 3.

  Further, an operation signal corresponding to the operation of the touch panel 28 on the display device 3 is given to the CPU via the VDP. In the CPU, various controls such as display of various images are performed in accordance with operation signals given from the touch panel 28.

  In the game hall A, there is a hall management computer 8 for managing various information such as game-related information, member / visitor information, and information relating to deliverables for the entire game hall in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. Is provided. In addition, a plurality of gaming machine installation islands 100 in which a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 are arranged side by side are provided in the game hall A, and each gaming machine installation island is arranged in each gaming machine installation island. In addition, an island management computer for managing various information such as game related information is provided for all pachinko gaming machines 1.

  The card unit 2 is connected to be able to communicate with the hall management computer 8 via the island management computer. The card unit 2 may be wired and communicable with the hall management computer 8 via the island management computer, or may be communicable and wirelessly connected. In the card unit 2, the card unit control microcomputer 20 has an information communication function for executing information communication by executing information communication software, and the hall management computer 8 and various information via the island management computer. Communication.

  All of the various game-related information is given to the island management computer periodically or in real time. Thereby, the island management computer manages various information such as game-related information for all the pachinko gaming machines 1 arranged on the gaming machine installation island. In addition, all of the various game-related information of the pachinko gaming machine 1 managed by each of the plurality of island management computers in the game hall A can be obtained in response to a request from the hall management computer 8, or periodically, or It is given to the hall management computer 8 in real time. Therefore, the game related information generated in relation to the game in the gaming machine is transmitted from the card unit 2 to the hole management computer 8 via the island management computer and managed by the hole management computer 8. Thereby, the hall management computer 8 manages various information such as game-related information for all the pachinko gaming machines 1 in the game hall A. For example, the hall management computer 8 stores game-related information of each pachinko gaming machine 1 for a predetermined period of time and manages various types of information. In addition to the game related information, predetermined information is transmitted from the card unit 2 to the hole management computer 8 as necessary. Various game-related information managed by the hall management computer 8 is given to the card unit 2 via the island management computer in response to a request from the card unit 2.

  Further, when the hall management computer 8 receives the ID information from the card unit control microcomputer 20, the card balance, the stored ball number information, the store visit point number information, the membership as the consideration of the player's input price corresponding to the ID information. When ID information is received from the processing for returning player personal information (including name and address) and the card unit control microcomputer 20, the card balance corresponding to the ID information, the number of stored balls information, the number of points visited, the member The player personal information (including name and address) is specified, and processing for reading / updating is performed. Thereby, the hall management computer 8 manages member / visitor information corresponding to the ID information.

  The hall management computer 8 is a control circuit including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a VDP, a VRAM, and a character ROM, and controls the entire hall management computer 8 and an input for communicating with the island management computer. An output interface 84, an input unit 85 for inputting predetermined information to the hall management computer 8, a display unit 86 for displaying predetermined information processed by the hall management computer 8, and processing by the hall management computer 8 And a storage unit 87 for storing predetermined information to be stored.

  The CPU of the control unit 80 operates the hall management computer 8 by reading the information processing program stored in the ROM or the storage unit and executing the information processing program using the RAM as a work area. Various information processing is executed. The information processing executed by the CPU includes a process of counting game-related information of each pachinko gaming machine 1, a process of managing the calculated game-related information, a process of storing / updating member / visitor information in association with ID information, Also included is a process of transmitting and receiving various information for exchanging prizes and selecting a store outside the game hall A.

  The VDP of the control unit 80 is an image display IC (integrated circuit). Display control data as command data for displaying an image is transmitted from the CPU of the control unit 80 to the VDP of the control unit 80. The VDP reads necessary data from a character ROM in which image data is recorded in order to display an image according to the received display control data. The VDP generates image data to be displayed on the display unit 86 in accordance with the read data, and stores the image data in the VRAM. The image data in the VRAM is converted into R (red), G (green), and B (blue) signals (RGB signals) and supplied to the display unit 86. The hall management computer 8 transmits and receives various types of information via the input / output interface 84.

  The input unit 85 is a keyboard or a mouse, and can input necessary information to the hall management computer 8 (control unit 80 including a CPU). The display unit 86 is a display such as a liquid crystal display device or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), and is connected to the VDP and can display various information such as information managed by the hall management computer 8.

  The storage unit 87 is a magnetic disk storage device such as a hard disk drive, and is connected to a control unit 80 including a CPU. As the storage unit 87, other storage devices such as a magneto-optical disk storage device and an optical disk storage device may be used instead of the magnetic disk storage device, and any storage device can be used as long as the storage information can be rewritten. You may comprise by an apparatus. In the storage unit 87 in the present embodiment, the game management database storing the game-related information and the member / visitor information described above in association with the ID information specified from the game card can be delivered only by the game room. And a database for managing prizes in a game hall that stores prize information for specifying special prizes.

  FIG. 4A is a diagram for explaining a game management database stored in the storage unit 87. As a database for game management, in the case of a member, in association with ID information specified from the member card, member information of the player who owns the member card, and game-related information of the player who owns the member card In the case of a visitor, visitor information including the current card balance is stored in association with ID information specified from the visitor card. For this reason, the hall management computer 8 can easily search for member / visitor information and game related information corresponding to the ID information stored in the game management database based on the ID information from the card unit 2. . In the present embodiment, count value information indicating a count value is further stored as a game management database in association with ID information specified from a count card described later.

  FIG. 4B is a view for explaining a game hall prize management database stored in the storage unit 87. The amusement hall prize management database is associated with prize information for identifying prizes that are handled independently at the amusement hall and that can be delivered only at the amusement hall, and number information indicating the inventory quantity of the prize, The prize and the equivalent number of balls information indicating the number of balls necessary for the exchange are stored in association with each other.

  The game hall is provided with a counter 5 for counting the number of balls to be output and converting it into a stored ball. The counting machine 5 displays the insertion slot for inserting the above-mentioned membership card, the issuing slot for issuing the above-mentioned counting card, the counting ball receiving section for receiving the pachinko balls to be counted, and the number of pachinko balls counted. Counting display, a checkout button for selecting all the pachinko balls displayed on the counting display, and a return button for selecting a fractional return from the number of pachinko balls displayed on the counting display Is provided. The counter 5 in the present embodiment is connected to the hall management computer 8 described above. For example, when a checkout button is pressed, the savings conversion when the membership card is inserted in the insertion slot is added to the number of balls counted for the number of savings of membership information specified from the ID information of the membership card. This is done by updating the number of stored balls information. On the other hand, for example, when the checkout button is pressed, a counting card in which ID information for identifying the other card is recorded is issued when the visitor card is inserted into the insertion slot. In the present embodiment, a count value indicating the number of balls counted can be specified from the ID information recorded on the count card.

  The ball receiving portion for counting is configured in a shape capable of receiving and storing balls. The balls stored in the counting ball receiver are discharged to the ball discharge passage connected to the bottom of the counting ball receiver. On the entrance side of the ball discharge passage, there is provided a ball detection switch including a passage detection sensor that detects the balls discharged from the ball receiving portion for counting.

  The counter 5 is equipped with a control circuit including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. When a ball is detected and counted by the ball detection switch, the control circuit performs a process of digitally displaying the count value on a count display unit constituted by a plurality of 7-segment displays. Further, the control circuit reads the ID information stored in the membership card when the membership card is inserted in the insertion slot based on the signal from the settlement button, and uses the hall management computer to read the ID information and the count value. The process to transmit to 8 is performed. The hall management computer 8 adds and stores the accumulated ball number information corresponding to the count value in association with the received ID information. That is, the hall management computer 8 adds and stores the number of stored balls information corresponding to the count value in association with the ID information stored in the member card inserted in the insertion slot. The storage balls specified from the membership card can be used for various purposes such as prize exchange. Further, the control circuit reads the ID information recorded on the counting card based on the signal from the settlement button when the membership card is not inserted in the insertion slot, and the hole management computer reads the ID information and the count value. The process to transmit to 8 is performed. The hall management computer 8 stores the count value as count value information in association with the received ID information. Thereby, in this embodiment, it is comprised so that a count value can be specified from ID information currently recorded on the count card. If the ball return switch is operated, a count value corresponding to a predetermined number of return unit balls is drawn and subtracted from the count value displayed on the count display unit, and in return, the number of return unit balls The minute ball is returned. The balls paid out in this way are called return balls. The counting card is a recording medium composed of an IC card, like the membership card described above.

  As described above, the configuration of the game hall A has been described as an example of the game hall, but the game halls B, C,.

  Next, an example of a store will be described. Stores in the present embodiment include convenience stores, supermarkets, electronics stores, liquor stores, restaurants, sports clubs, travel agencies, movie theaters, planning companies, and the like. The prizes handled at these stores are not limited to movable goods such as cigarettes, chocolates, radio cassettes, and beers, but also provide food at restaurants, use rights at fitness clubs, travel tickets, movies, Various services including services such as provision of various tickets for concerts, provision of information, and the like are included.

  The store a is provided with a store prize exchange device 46 and a change terminal 45 for specifying a prize based on the ID information stored in the IC card. The store gift exchange device 46 is a CPU that controls the display unit 43 and controls input / output of various information in accordance with the store program, and a store program (a program used for the processing described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10). ROM 40 for storing), RAM as storage means used as work memory, VDP for controlling display of display unit 43, VRAM, and store microcomputer 40 that is a control circuit including character ROM, and a clerk , A display unit 43 for displaying a screen for exchanging prizes, a touch panel 44 for accepting a player's selection input, and an R / W device capable of reading ID information stored in an IC card 41 and a hard disk 42 for storing predetermined information processed by the store gift exchange device 46 is provided. To have.

  The CPU mounted on the store microcomputer 40 reads out the control program stored in the ROM, and executes the control program using the RAM as a work area. Various controls for operating 46 are executed. In the information processing executed by the CPU mounted on the store microcomputer 40, processing for inputting information on a gift that can be supplied in the store, and a gift specified based on the ID information stored in the IC card are included. A process for delivering and a process for transmitting the changed information when the information about the prize that can be supplied changes are included.

  The VDP of the store microcomputer 40 is an image display IC (integrated circuit). Display control data as command data for image display is transmitted from the CPU of the store microcomputer 40 to the VDP of the store microcomputer 40. The VDP reads necessary data from a character ROM in which image data is recorded in order to display an image according to the received display control data. The VDP generates image data to be displayed on the display unit 43 in accordance with the read data, and stores the image data in the VRAM. The image data in the VRAM is converted into R (red), G (green), and B (blue) signals (RGB signals) and supplied to the display unit 43.

  The keyboard 47 can input information related to prizes at the store i. The display unit 43 is a display such as a liquid crystal display device or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), and is connected to the VDP and can display information relating to a prize to be delivered. The touch panel 44 receives a player's selection input. The R / W device 41 reads the ID information stored in the above-described member card or counting card.

  The hard disk 42 is a magnetic disk storage device such as a hard disk drive, and is connected to a store microcomputer 40 including a CPU. As the hard disk 42, other storage devices such as a magneto-optical disk storage device and an optical disk storage device may be used instead of the magnetic disk storage device, and any storage device can be used as long as the storage information can be rewritten. It may be constituted by. The hard disk 42 in the present embodiment stores an in-store prize management database that stores information related to prizes that can be supplied at the store, and a stored prize management database that stores information related to prizes deposited at the store. .

  FIG. 4C is a diagram for explaining the in-store premium management database stored in the hard disk 42. As the in-store premium management database, premium information on premiums handled in the store is stored. The prize information includes quantity information indicating stock, arrival date information indicating the scheduled arrival date when there is no stock, exchange equivalent number information indicating the number of balls required for exchange, and when the prize is food, etc. Traceability information such as the date of production of the food product and valid period information indicating the valid period that can be delivered at the selected store are included. Note that the food products in the present embodiment include all foods such as fish, meat, vegetables, fruits, dairy products, frozen foods, bread, and pet foods. The production date includes the date of processing, the date of packaging, the date of manufacture, and the like.

  FIG. 4D is a diagram for explaining a deposit prize management database stored in the hard disk 42. As the deposit prize management database, the prize information exchanged in association with the ID information specified from the member card or counting card owned by the player who exchanged the prize when the prize is exchanged at each game hall And stored premium status information indicating whether the prize has been deposited or delivered has been stored in association with each other. For this reason, the store gift exchange device 46 corresponds to the ID information stored in the deposit gift management database based on the ID information specified from the membership card or the counting card inserted in the R / W device 41. It is possible to easily search for prize information and deposit prize status information. The prize information stored in the deposit prize management database includes validity period information indicating the validity period specified from the deposit information described later.

  The change terminal 45 is connected to the store prize exchange device 46, and is a terminal for changing the prize determined in the game hall. The change terminal 45 is equipped with an R / W device that can read the ID information specified from the membership card or the counting card, and can change the prize specified from the ID information.

  As mentioned above, although the structure of store i was demonstrated as an example of a store, it has the same structure also in game hall B, C ....

  Next, an example of the center 50 will be described. The center 50 has a server 52 for storing prize information for providing prize information on prizes handled by a plurality of stores to the amusement hall, information relating to prizes exchanged at the amusement hall, and the like, There is also provided a center microcomputer 51 that transmits and updates premium information stored in the server 52 based on information from the store.

  The center microcomputer 51 includes a CPU that performs control for transmitting and updating various information in accordance with the center program, a ROM that stores a center program (including a program used for processing described with reference to FIG. 11), a work piece, and the like. It is a control circuit including a RAM as a storage means used as a memory.

  The CPU mounted on the center microcomputer 51 reads the control program stored in the ROM and executes the control program using the RAM as a work area, thereby storing the control program in the server 52. Various controls to transmit / update various information are executed.

  The server 52 is a magnetic disk storage device such as a hard disk drive, and is connected to a center microcomputer 51 including a CPU. As the server 52, other storage devices such as a magneto-optical disk storage device and an optical disk storage device may be used instead of the magnetic disk storage device, and any storage device can be used as long as the storage information can be rewritten. It may be constituted by. The server 52 in the present embodiment is for handling premiums that stores store information (including store name and location information) of a store that handles the premium in association with the premium and premium information of the premium at the store. A database and an exchanged prize management database storing information on prizes exchanged for prizes are stored.

  FIG. 4 (e) is a diagram for explaining a handling prize management database stored in the server 52. As the handling prize management database, store information of a store handling the prize and prize information of the prize at the store are stored for each prize. The center microcomputer 51 can easily search and provide store information and giveaway information corresponding to the prize stored in the handling prize management database based on inquiries from the game arcade and the shop. Further, the center microcomputer 51 can update the prize information corresponding to the store stored in the handling prize management database based on the information from the shop.

  FIG. 4 (f) is a diagram for explaining the delivered premium management database stored in the server 52. As the delivered prize management database, prizes exchanged in association with ID information specified from the membership card or counting card owned by the player who exchanged the prize when the prize is exchanged at each amusement hall Information, exchanged status information indicating whether the prize is in the pre-deposited state, deposited state, or delivered state, and a playground for identifying the playground from which the prize information is sent Information is stored in association with each other. Thereby, the center microcomputer 51 easily retrieves premium information and exchanged prize state information corresponding to the ID information stored in the exchanged prize management database in response to an inquiry from a game hall or a store. be able to.

  In the exchanged prize state information shown in FIG. 4 (f), information indicating a pre-delivery state is stored when the prize is exchanged, and updated to information indicating a deposit state when the prize is deposited. When completed, it is updated to information indicating the delivered state. In addition, store information for specifying the store where the prize is deposited is also stored in the information indicating the deposit state as the exchanged prize status information. In addition, when the exchanged prize state information is updated to information indicating the delivered state, it is possible to make a settlement for delivering the prize to the game hall specified from the game hall information corresponding to the ID information. it can. The prize information stored in the exchanged prize management database includes validity period information indicating the validity period specified from the store determination information described later.

  The outline of the premium delivery system according to the present embodiment has been described above. Details of control in the game hall, the store, and the center will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 5 illustrates a prize exchange control process executed by the card unit control microcomputer 20 mounted on the card unit 2 when the prize exchange button 27d is pressed in the game hall to exchange prizes. It is a flowchart for.

  First, in SA01, it is determined whether or not the prize exchange button 27d is operated in a state where a player's membership card or counting card (hereinafter referred to as an IC card) is inserted into the insertion slot 26a of the card unit 2. Processing is performed. When it is determined in SA01 that the IC card is not inserted and the prize exchange button 27d is not operated, the prize exchange control process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SA01 that an IC card is inserted and the gift exchange button 27d is operated, a process of displaying a mode selection screen on the display device 3 is performed in SA02. FIG. 8A is a diagram for explaining a mode selection screen displayed on the display device 3. On the mode selection screen, a prize exchange icon such as “Do you want to exchange prizes?” Indicating that the prize can be exchanged by selecting in the left part of the display device 3 is displayed. A store selection icon such as “Do you want to select a store?” Is displayed to indicate that the store can be selected by selecting at.

  In SA03, a process for determining whether or not the prize exchange mode is selected is performed. That is, the player performs a process of determining whether or not the portion on which the gift exchange icon is displayed has been pressed. If it is determined in SA03 that the prize exchange mode has been selected, a prize exchange control process for exchanging prizes is performed in SA04.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SA03 that the gift exchange mode is not selected, processing for determining whether or not the store selection mode is selected is performed in SA05. That is, the player performs a process of determining whether or not the portion on which the store selection icon is displayed has been pressed. If it is determined in SA05 that the store selection mode has been selected, a store selection control process for selecting a store is performed in SA06. If it is determined in SA05 that the store selection mode is not selected, a process for determining whether or not the gift exchange button 27d has been operated in SA07 is performed. If it is determined in SA07 that the gift exchange button 27d has not been operated, the process proceeds to SA02. If it is determined in SA07 that the gift exchange button 27d has been operated, the gift exchange control process is terminated.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining a prize exchange control process executed by the card unit control microcomputer 20 mounted on the card unit 2 when the prize exchange icon is pressed on the mode selection screen. It is.

  First, in SA11, the ID of the IC card owned by the player inserted in the insertion slot 26a of the card unit 2 by referring to the game management database shown in FIG. Based on the information, a process for specifying the number of stored balls or the count value is performed.

  In SA12, it communicates with the hall management computer 8 and refers to the amusement hall prize management database shown in FIG. 4B, and is specified in SA11 out of the prize information stored in the amusement hall prize management database. A process of specifying a prize that can be exchanged based on the number of stored balls or the counted value is performed.

  In SA13, a process of transmitting premium request information for requesting premium information indicating premiums that can be exchanged with the number of stored balls or the count value specified in SA11 to the center 50 is performed. In SA14, a process is performed in which a prize is specified based on the prize information received from the center 50, and a prize selection screen for displaying the identified prize and the prize specified in SA12 is displayed on the display device 3.

  Here, the prize selection screen is a screen displayed when a desired prize is selected. FIG. 8B is a diagram for explaining a prize selection screen displayed on the display device 3. In the prize selection screen, a prize name and various information about the prize are displayed in the central portion of the display device 3 in association with the prize name, and the player selects a prize from the displayed prize in the right part of the display device 3. A prize selection icon and a prize determination icon for receiving an instruction for selecting a desired prize are displayed. The player selects the desired prize by pressing the part where the prize selection icon is displayed, and if the selected prize is acceptable, the player presses the part where the prize determination icon is displayed to determine the prize. To do. The various information on the prize includes the number of equivalents of exchange of prizes, the valid period, and, for the prize such as food, the date of production of the food. These various types of information are associated with prize names based on information stored in the amusement hall prize management database shown in FIG. 4 (b) and the in-store prize management database shown in FIG. 4 (c). It is displayed on the display device 3. As for the production date information, the latest production date information may be displayed among the foods handled at either the amusement hall or the store.

  In SA15, a process for determining whether or not a prize for exchanging a prize has been determined by pressing the prize determining icon is performed. When the prize is not determined in SA15, the process proceeds to SA19. When it is determined in SA15 that any premium has been determined, the process proceeds to SA16.

  In SA16, processing for subtracting the number of balls or coins necessary for exchanging with the determined prize from the number of stored balls or the count value is performed. Specifically, the card unit control microcomputer 20 transmits the determined prize information to the center microcomputer 51 via the hall management computer 8 or the hall management computer 8. Based on the prize information from the card unit control microcomputer 20, the hall management computer 8 or the center microcomputer 51 returns exchange equivalent number information necessary for exchange with the prize. Then, the card unit control microcomputer 20 communicates with the hall management computer 8 so that the number of stored balls or the count value specified based on the ID information of the IC card owned by the player is the number of stored balls or the total number specified in SA02. Processing for updating the game management database shown in FIG. 4A is performed so that a value obtained by subtracting the required number of balls or the number of coins based on the exchange equivalent number of balls information from the numerical value is obtained.

  In SA17, a process of transmitting exchanged information for specifying the ID information of the IC card owned by the player and the prize determined in SA15 to the center 50 is performed. Thereby, in the exchanged prize management database of FIG. 4F, the ID information specified from the exchanged information, the prize information for specifying the prize in association with the ID information, and the exchanged prize state Information indicating a pre-delivery state is stored as information. If the prize determined in SA15 is a prize that can be delivered only at the game hall, the game hall prize management database shown in FIG. 4B is updated. Specifically, a process of subtracting the number information stored in association with the prize in the amusement hall prize management database is performed.

  In SA18, a process for displaying on the display device 3 a prize exchange end selection screen for selecting whether to exchange the prize or to finish it is performed. On the giveaway exchange end selection screen, an end selection icon for receiving an instruction for selecting whether to give away or end the giveaway is displayed. The player can press the portion on which the end selection icon is displayed to select whether to exchange the prize or end the prize.

  In SA19, a process is performed to determine whether or not the prize exchange end selection screen has been selected to end the prize exchange. If it is not selected in SA19 that the exchange of the prize is to be terminated, the prize exchange control process is terminated. If it is determined in SA19 that the gift exchange has been selected, the IC card inserted in the insertion slot 26a is discharged in SA20. Note that when it is still selected on the prize exchange end selection screen to exchange prizes, the process proceeds to SA11 and the above-described process for determining a prize is performed in the same manner.

  In the prize exchange control process in this embodiment, when a prize to be exchanged is determined in SA15, the number of stored balls or the count value is updated in SA16, and the exchanged information is transmitted to the center 50 in SA17 to exchange the prize. Is completed.

  When the player wishes to deliver a prize at the amusement hall, the IC card communicates with the center 50 by inserting the IC card discharged at SA20 into a prize identification device installed near the cash register, for example, in the amusement hall. Then, the prize specified from the pre-delivery prize information stored in association with the ID information in the exchanged prize management database shown in FIG. 4 can be identified and received. When the prize specifying device specifies the prize and completes the delivery, delivery completion information indicating that the delivery is completed is transmitted to the center 50. In the center 50, upon receiving the delivered information, the exchanged premium status information corresponding to the delivered premium is updated to information indicating the delivered status.

  On the other hand, when the player wishes to deliver a prize at the store, the player inserts the IC card discharged at SA20 into the card unit 2 again, and selects the store selection mode on the mode selection screen, so that the player can receive the prize. The store which wishes to deliver can be selected. Hereinafter, a case where a player desires to deliver a prize at a store will be described. In the present embodiment, an example in which a store can be selected by inserting the IC card discharged at SA20 into the card unit 2 again and selecting the store selection mode will be described. Alternatively, the store may be switched to the store selection mode and the store can be selected without temporarily discharging the IC card at SA20.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining a store selection control process executed by the card unit control microcomputer 20 mounted on the card unit 2 when the store selection icon is pressed on the mode selection screen. It is.

  First, in SA31, processing for transmitting status request information including ID information of the inserted IC card to the center 50 is performed. When the center 50 receives the status request information, the gift information in the pre-delivery state or the deposit state stored in the exchanged premium management database shown in FIG. 4 (f) in association with the ID information included in the status request information. The sender's card indicates that there is a pre-delivered free gift if there is pre-delivery free gift information, and that there is a pre-delivered free gift if there is pre-delivery free gift information. Reply to unit 2.

  In SA32, a process is performed to determine whether or not there is a reply that there is a pre-delivery gift information, that is, whether or not there is an exchanged pre-delivery gift. When it is determined that there is an exchanged prize in a state before delivery, a process of transmitting shop request information for requesting shop information indicating a shop handling the exchanged prize to the center 50 is performed in SA33. Then, in SA34, based on the store information received from the center 50, a process of displaying a store selection screen for displaying a store handling the exchanged prize on the display device 3 is performed.

  In the store selection screen in the present embodiment, a store having a location within the player's residence area and a store having a location outside the player's residence area are displayed separately. The card unit control microcomputer 20 communicates with the hall management computer 8 to receive the member / visitor information corresponding to the ID information, and compares the address of the received member / visitor information with the location information received from the center 50. This makes it possible to determine whether the store has a location within the player's residence area or a store with a location outside the player's residence area. A store with a location in the player's residence area is a store with a location within a few kilometers centered on the player's address, a store with a location in the same municipality to which the player's address belongs, etc. Say. A store with a location outside the player's residence is a store that does not have a location within a few kilometers centered on the player's address, and does not have a location in the same municipality to which the player's address belongs. Refers to stores. Further, as a mode of display in distinction, a store having a location in the player's residence area is displayed on the left half of the display device 3, and a store having a location outside the player's residence area in the right half of the display device 3 May be displayed. When the counting card is inserted, an address input screen for inputting the address of the player who owns the counting card may be displayed on the display device 3 before displaying the store selection screen in SA10. Then, the inside / outside of the residential area may be determined based on the input address.

  Here, the store selection screen is a screen that is displayed when a store for which prize exchange is desired is selected. FIG. 8C is a diagram for explaining a store selection screen displayed on the display device 3. In the store selection screen, the store information is displayed in association with the name of the store in the residential area and the store on the left side of the center of the display device 3, and the name of the store outside the residential area is displayed on the center right side of the display device 3. Various information about the store and exchanged prizes handled at the store is displayed in association with the store. Then, a store selection icon and a store determination icon for receiving an instruction for selecting a store desired by the player from the displayed stores are displayed on the right portion of the display device 3. The player presses the part on which the store selection icon is displayed to select a desired store. If the selected store is acceptable, the player presses the part on which the store determination icon is displayed to determine the store. To do. Various information about the store and exchanged prizes includes quantity information, when the quantity information is 0, the arrival date of the prize, and for prizes such as food, the date of production, history, production place, producer Traceability information such as raw materials is displayed. Traceability information is managed for each food item using an IC tag or the like. In the store selection screen, the location of the store may be displayed in association with the store name.

  In SA35, when the store selection screen is displayed on the display device 3, a process of determining whether or not the store is finally determined by pressing the store determination icon is performed. When it is determined in SA35 that it has not been determined, the process proceeds to SA34. When final determination is made in SA35, processing for displaying on the display device 3 a card selection screen for selecting whether to use an IC card or a prepaid card is performed in SA36 when exchanging premiums at the store. . On the card selection screen, a card selection icon for receiving an instruction for selecting an IC card or a prepaid card is displayed. The player can select an IC card or a prepaid card by pressing the portion where the card selection icon is displayed.

  In SA37, processing for determining whether or not a prepaid card is selected on the card selection screen is performed. When it is determined in SA37 that the prepaid card is not selected, the ID information of the IC card inserted in SA38, the exchanged premium, the validity period for receiving the exchanged premium, and the determined store are displayed. Processing for generating store determination information for identification is performed, and then processing for transmission to the center 50 is performed. In the center 50, by receiving the store determination information, the exchanged prize state information associated with the exchanged prizes and stored in the exchanged prize management database shown in FIG. The process of updating to is performed.

  In SA39, processing is performed for generating ID information of the inserted IC card, exchanged premiums, a valid period for receiving delivery of the exchanged premiums, and deposit information for specifying the determined store. Thereafter, processing for transmitting the deposit information to the determined store is performed. At the store, by receiving the deposit information, the ID information specified from the deposit information, the exchanged premiums that are deposited in association with the ID information, and the valid prizes are stored in the deposit prize management database in FIG. Premium information for specifying the period and information indicating the deposit status as stored premium status information are stored. In addition, in a store, the process which updates the database for store prize management shown in FIG.4 (c) is further performed by receiving deposit information. Specifically, a process of subtracting the number information stored in association with the exchanged prize in the in-store prize management database is performed. When the in-store prize management database is updated in this way, the changed prize information and the number information corresponding to the number are sent to the center 50. As a result, the center 50 can similarly perform the process of updating the handling prize management database shown in FIG. Specifically, a process of subtracting the number information stored in association with the exchanged prize at the determined store in the handling prize management database is performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SA37 that a prepaid card is selected, a process of issuing a prepaid card is performed in SA40. The issued prepaid card may be stored with a value that allows the exchanged premium to be delivered. For example, it may be one that can receive gasoline 20L at any gas station. Or what can be used in the store finally decided by SA35 may be used. For example, the determined store may be able to shop for 1000 yen. A device that issues a prepaid card may be provided in the card unit 2 or in a cash register counter. In the case where a device for issuing a prepaid card is provided at the cash register counter of the game hall, identity verification may be performed based on the ID information stored in the IC card and handed over to the player. When the prepaid card is issued in SA40, delivery completion information indicating that the delivery is completed is generated in SA41 and transmitted to the center 50. In the center 50, upon receiving the delivered information, the exchanged premium status information corresponding to the delivered premium is updated to information indicating the delivered status.

  In SA42, a process of displaying a store selection end selection screen on the display device 3 for selecting whether the store is still selected or ended is performed. On the store selection end selection screen, an end store selection icon for receiving an instruction for selecting whether to select a store or to end the store is displayed. The player can press the portion where the end store selection icon is displayed to select whether to still select the store or to end the store.

  In SA43, on the store selection end selection screen, a process for determining whether or not the store selection is completed is performed. When the store selection is not completed in SA43, the process proceeds to SA31 and the above-described process for selecting a store is performed in the same manner. If it is determined in SA43 that the store selection is to be terminated, a process of discharging the IC card inserted in the insertion slot 26a is performed in SA48.

  In this embodiment, when it is determined in SA32 that there has been a pre-delivery exchanged prize, it is determined in SA44 whether there is a reply indicating that there is a prize information in the deposit state, that is, the exchanged prize in the deposit state is Processing for determining whether or not there has been is performed. When it is determined in SA44 that there is an exchanged prize that has been deposited, a reselection screen is displayed on the display device 3 in order to make a selection as to whether or not to select again the store that has deposited the exchanged prize in SA45. In SA46, a process for determining whether or not a reselection of the store has been made on the reselection screen is performed. When it is determined in SA46 that the selection for reselecting the store has been made, the process proceeds to SA33 and the above-described processing for selecting the store is performed in the same manner. When the selection to reselect the store is made, in SA38, the store information included in the information indicating the deposit state as the exchanged premium state information is used as store information for specifying the reselected store. Processing for updating is performed. In addition, when the selection for reselecting the store is made, in SA39, the deposit information is transmitted to the determined store, and the cancel information for canceling the deposit of the exchanged prize is returned to the store before the reselection. Processing for transmission is performed.

  When it is determined in SA44 that there is no exchanged prize in the deposited state, or when it is determined in SA46 that the store is not selected again, there is no exchanged prize that can select the store in SA47. Is displayed on the display device 3, and the process proceeds to SA48 to discharge the IC card.

  In the store selection control process in the present embodiment, when a store is determined in SA35, store determination information is transmitted to the center 50 in SA38, and is transmitted to the store in which deposit information is determined in SA39. Your deposit is complete. Then, at the determined store, the prepaid card issued at SA40 or the IC card discharged at SA48 is brought in and the deposited prize is delivered.

  It should be noted that, by inserting the IC card discharged at SA48 into the prize specifying device installed in the vicinity of the above-described register counter, the center 50 communicates with the ID information in the exchanged prize management database shown in FIG. The prize specified from the deposited prize information stored in association with each other may be specified and received. As a result, even when it is determined to receive the prize at the store, the prize can be received at the game hall. In this way, when it is decided to receive the prize at the store, and when the prize is delivered at the amusement hall, it is stored in the exchanged prize management database shown in FIG. 4 (f). In order to update the information indicating the deposit status as information indicating the delivered status as the exchanged premium status information, and to send the cancel information for canceling the deposit of the exchanged premium to the determined store Is performed.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining a store delivery control process executed by the store microcomputer 40 installed in the store when the exchanged prize is delivered in the determined store. In the store delivery control process in the present embodiment, the exchanged prize management database described in FIG. 4D is searched to identify the exchanged prize, and when the prize is delivered by communicating with the center 50. Send delivery information. Details will be described below.

  First, in SB01, processing for determining whether or not the deposit information transmitted in SA39 in FIG. 7 has been received is performed. When not received, the process proceeds to SB03. When it is determined that the deposit information is received in SB01, the ID information specified from the deposit information in SB02, the premium information for specifying the exchanged premium and the validity period in association with the ID information, Processing for storing the stored prize state information indicating the state in the hard disk 42 connected to the store microcomputer 40 is performed. Thereby, the deposit prize management database described with reference to FIG. 4D is updated. As described above, when it is determined that the deposit information is received, processing for updating the in-store premium management database is performed.

  In SB03, processing for determining whether or not the player-owned IC card is inserted into the R / W device 41 connected to the store microcomputer 40 is performed. When it is not inserted, the process proceeds to SB12. When it is determined in SB03 that an IC card is inserted, a process of reading ID information stored in the IC card is performed in SB04.

  In SB05, search processing for searching for premium information stored in association with the read ID information is performed. That is, premium information stored in association with the read ID information in the deposit prize management database described with reference to FIG. 4D, and the deposit prize status information is information indicating the deposit status. Search for premium information. In SB06, as a result of the search process in SB05, a process is performed to determine whether or not premium information is stored in association with the read ID information. If it is determined in SB06 that it is not stored, an error display screen is displayed on the display unit 43 connected to the store microcomputer 40 in SB09.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SB06 that it is stored, a process is performed in SB07 to determine whether or not it is within the valid period included in the current free gift information. If it is determined in SB07 that it is within the valid period, a pre-period elapsed free gift changeable screen including free gift information and changeable information indicating that the exchanged free gift specified from the free gift information can be changed to another free gift in SB08 Is displayed on the display unit 43.

  When it is determined in SB07 that the validity period has elapsed, a process of calculating the difference between the current price of the prize (number of equivalent balls) and the price of the prize at the time of deposit (number of equivalent balls) at SB10 Is done. Thereby, the selling price in the store can be adjusted. For example, in stores such as supermarkets, food products such as fish and vegetables are sold at market prices. Also, during the sale period, it is sold at a price lower than the normal price. For these reasons, when a gift is exchanged when the market price is low or during the sale period, and then the prize is delivered when the market price is high or not during the sale period, the shop will have a large deficit. However, in this embodiment, by adjusting and setting the validity period, it is possible to pay the difference when handing over premiums, so that the selling price at the store can be adjusted, resulting in a large deficit. Can be prevented. In the present embodiment, if the price at the time of deposit is higher than the price of the present prize, the difference is not returned to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an amount corresponding to the difference may be returned to the player.

  In SB11, a premium changeable screen after the elapse of a period including the difference information, premium information, and changeable information calculated in SB10 is displayed on the display unit 43. In SB08 and SB11, the exchanged prize is displayed on the display unit 43, so that the exchanged prize can be specified.

  Here, the pre-period elapsed free gift changeable screen is a screen on which information related to the exchanged free gift and information indicating that the exchanged free gift can be changed to another free gift are displayed. On the pre-period elapsed premium changeable screen, the name, price, color, size, date of production, etc. of the replaced premium are displayed, and the player desires from the displayed premium on the right part of the display device 3. A store-side gift selection icon and a store-side gift determination icon for receiving an instruction to change to a premium are displayed. In addition to the contents of the pre-period premiums changeable screen, the premium changeable screen after the elapse of the period further displays difference information that needs to be paid in addition to receive delivery of the changed premium.

  In SB12, whether or not the portion where the store side prize selection icon is displayed is pressed and the prize is reselected when the pre-period elapsed premium changeable screen or the post-period premium change possible screen is displayed. A process for determining is performed. When the prize is not reselected in SB12, the process proceeds to SB14. When the prize is re-selected in SB12, a store-side prize selection screen for displaying the prize handled in the shop in SB13 is displayed on the display unit 43.

  Here, the store side prize selection screen is the prize information stored in the store prize management database described in FIG. 4C stored in the hard disk 42 connected to the store microcomputer 40. This screen is displayed when a desired prize is selected from the prizes handled at the store. The store side prize selection screen displays the name of the prize, the difference between the price of the exchanged prize and the price of the prize to be changed, the scheduled arrival date, the date of production, and the like in the center portion of the display unit 43. On the right side of 43, a store-side prize selection icon and a store-side prize determination icon for receiving an instruction for selecting a prize desired by the player from the displayed prizes are displayed. The player selects the desired prize by pressing the part where the prize selection icon is displayed, and if the selected prize is acceptable, the player presses the part where the prize determination icon is displayed to determine the prize. To do.

  In SB14, the store-side prize determining icon is displayed when the pre-period elapsed premium changeable screen or the post-period premium change possible screen is displayed, or when the store-side premium selection screen is displayed. A process is performed to determine whether or not the selected portion has been pressed and a prize has been determined. When it is determined in SB14 that the prize has not been determined, the store delivery control process is terminated.

  When it is determined in SB14 that the prize has been determined, in SB15, a process of calculating the difference between the price of the prize determined in SB14 and the price of the exchanged prize is performed. When the prize determined in SB14 is an exchanged prize, that is, when the prize has not been changed, 0 is calculated as the difference unless the validity period has elapsed. When the prize is determined in SB14, the player can acquire the determined prize on condition that the difference is paid when the difference is generated in SB15. In addition, if the price of the exchanged prize is higher than the price of the prize determined in SB14, the difference is not returned to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an amount corresponding to the difference may be returned to the player.

  In SB16, a process of displaying a delivery completion screen including the difference information calculated in SB15 and the determined prize information on the display unit 43 is performed. In SB16, the exchanged prize or the changed prize is displayed on the display unit 43, so that a process for specifying the delivered prize is performed.

  In SB 17, delivery completion information indicating that the delivery of the prize has been completed is transmitted to the center 50. In the center 50, upon receiving the delivered information, processing for updating the exchanged premium status information corresponding to the exchanged premium to information indicating the delivered status is performed.

  In SB 18, processing for updating the deposit prize state information stored in the deposit prize management database described in FIG. 4D stored in the hard disk 42 connected to the store microcomputer 40 to the delivered state. And the store delivery control process is terminated.

  When the exchanged prize is changed to another prize, processing for updating the in-store prize management database described with reference to FIG. 4C is performed in SB18. Specifically, the process of adding the number information stored in association with the exchanged prize in the in-store prize management database, and the number stored in association with the changed prize in the in-store prize management database A process of subtracting information is performed. Further, when the in-store prize management database is updated, the changed prize information and the number information corresponding to the number are sent to the center 50. As a result, the center 50 can similarly perform the process of updating the handling prize management database shown in FIG. Specifically, a process of adding the number information stored in association with the exchanged prize at the store determined in the handling prize management database and the changed prize at the shop determined in the handling prize management database. A process of subtracting the number information stored in association with each other is performed.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the store information input time control process executed by the store microcomputer 40 installed in the store when information related to the prize is input in each store. In the store information input control process in the present embodiment, when information related to a prize is input, the store described in FIG. 4C stored in the hard disk 42 connected to the store microcomputer 40. The information stored in the inside prize management database and the handling prize management database described in FIG. 4E stored in the server 52 of the center 50 is updated. Details will be described below.

  First, in SC01, a process is performed for determining whether or not there has been a prize addition input indicating that a new prize handled at the store has been added. If it is determined in SC01 that there has been no additional prize input, the process proceeds to SC04. When it is determined in SC01 that there has been a prize addition input, a process for storing the prize information corresponding to the prize added in SC02 and the quantity information indicating the added quantity in the in-store prize management database is performed. In SC03, a process of transmitting premium information and number information similar to SC02 to the center 50 is performed. Thereby, also in the center 50, the prize information and the number information of the handling prize management database stored in the server 52 can be updated.

  In SC04, a process of determining whether or not a number change input indicating that the number of prizes handled by the store has been changed is performed. For example, this is processing performed when a predetermined number of prizes are sold in the store regardless of prize exchange. When it is determined in SC04 that the number change input has not been made, the process proceeds to SC07. When it is determined in SC04 that the number change input has been made, processing for updating the number information stored in the store prize management database with the number information corresponding to the number of prizes changed in SC05 is performed. In SC06, a process of transmitting the changed prize information and the number information corresponding to the number of the prize information to the center 50 is performed. Thereby, also in the center 50, the number information can be updated in association with the prize information in the handling prize management database stored in the server 52.

  In SC07, a process is performed for determining whether or not an arrival date is input for inputting a date on which a free item that is out of stock is received. When it is determined in SC07 that the arrival date has not been input, the process proceeds to SC10. When it is determined in SC07 that the arrival date has been input, processing for storing the arrival date information corresponding to the arrival date in the store in-store prize management database in association with the prize information to be received is performed in SC08. In SC09, a process of transmitting the prize information and arrival date information to be received to the center 50 is performed. Thereby, also in the center 50, the arrival date information can be updated in association with the premium information in the handling premium management database stored in the server 52.

  In SC13, a process of determining whether or not a production date for inputting the date of production such as food is entered. If it is determined in SC13 that the production date has not been entered, the process proceeds to SC16. When it is determined in SC13 that the production date has been input, a process of storing the production date information in the store prize management database in association with the target premium information is performed in SC14. In SC15, processing for transmitting the target premium information and production date information to the center 50 is performed. Thereby, also in the center 50, the production date information can be updated in association with the premium information in the handling premium management database stored in the server 52.

  In SC16, processing is performed to determine whether or not other information related to the prize, for example, location information indicating the location of the store has been input. When it is determined in SC16 that it has not been input, the store information input control process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in SC16 that other information related to the premium has been input, processing for storing the input information in the in-store premium management database is performed in SC17. In SC18, processing for transmitting the input information to the center 50 is performed. Thereby, for example, when location information is input, the location information in the handling prize management database stored in the server 52 can be updated also in the center 50.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining server information reception processing executed by the center microcomputer 51 when information is input from each game arcade and each store. In the server information reception process in the present embodiment, a process for updating the handling prize management database and the exchanged prize management database stored in the server 52 of the center 50 in accordance with various information from each game arcade and each store. In addition, processing for transmitting information is performed. Details will be described below.

  First, in SD01, a process for determining whether or not information for updating the handling prize management database and the exchanged prize management database stored in the server 52 of the center 50 is received is performed. Information for updating the handling prize management database stored in the center 50 includes store determination information as information from each amusement hall, and prize information, number information, and arrival date information as information from each store. , And production date information. Information for updating the exchanged prize management database stored in the center 50 includes exchanged information, store determination information, and delivered information as information from each amusement hall, and information from each store. As delivered information.

  If it is determined in SD01 that no information has been received, the process proceeds to SD03. When it is determined in SD01 that the information is received, in SD02, the handling premium management database and the exchanged premium management database stored in the server 52 are updated based on the received information.

  Specifically, when the exchanged information is received, based on the exchanged information, the prize information and information indicating the pre-delivery state as exchanged prize state information are stored in the exchanged prize management database in association with the ID information. To do. When the store determination information is received, the exchanged premium status information stored in the exchanged premium management database in association with the ID information is updated to information indicating the deposit status based on the store determination information. When the delivered information is received, processing is performed to update the exchanged premium status information stored in the exchanged premium management database in association with the delivered premium to information indicating the delivered status. When the delivery information indicating that the exchanged prize has been changed to another prize is received, the center 50 performs a process of updating the handling prize management database shown in FIG. Specifically, a process of adding the number information stored in association with the exchanged prize at the store determined in the handling prize management database and the changed prize at the shop determined in the handling prize management database. A process of subtracting the number information stored in association with each other is performed.

  In SD03, processing for determining whether or not request information for transmitting information related to a prize stored in the handled prize management database and the exchanged prize management database stored in the server 52 has been received. Is done. The request information for transmitting information related to the prize stored in the handling prize management database stored in the server 52 includes prize request information, store request information, etc. as information from each game hall side. It is. The request information for transmitting information related to the prize stored in the exchanged prize management database stored in the server 52 includes status request information as information from each game hall. When it is determined in SD03 that the request information has not been received, the server information reception process is terminated.

  When it is determined that the request information is received in SD03, the information requested by the request information received in SD04 is retrieved from the information stored in the server 52, and transmitted to the game arcade that sent the request information Is done. Specifically, when the prize request information is received, the handling prize management database is searched, and prize information indicating a prize that can be exchanged with the number of stored balls or the count value specified in SA11 is transmitted. When the store request information is received, the handling premium management database is searched, and the store information indicating the store handling the exchanged premium is transmitted. When the status request information is received, the exchanged premium management database is searched, and the premium information in the pre-delivery state or the deposit state stored in association with the ID information is transmitted.

Second Embodiment Next, a premium delivery system according to a second embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment described above, an example in which processing for gift exchange and store selection is performed in the card unit 2 has been described. In addition, in order to identify the exchanged prize at the store, the deposit information is transmitted from the amusement hall to the store determined as the deposit destination at SA39, the handling prize management database is updated at SB02, and the handling prize management is performed at SB05. An example of performing a process of searching for a business database has been described.

  However, in the second embodiment, an example will be described in which an apparatus that performs processing for exchanging prizes and an apparatus that performs processing for store selection are provided separately. In addition, in order to identify the exchanged prize at the store, the center from the amusement center does not transmit information for specifying the exchanged prize such as deposit information to the store determined as a deposit destination from the game hall. An example of performing a process of searching the exchanged premium management database updated based on the store determination information transmitted to 50 will be described. Note that the prize delivery system in the second embodiment does not need to provide the store prize management database and the deposit prize management database described in FIGS. 4C and 4D of the first embodiment in each store. Thus, it is different from the premium delivery system in the first embodiment. For this reason, in 2nd Embodiment, a different point from the premium delivery system which concerns on 1st Embodiment is demonstrated with reference to FIGS. 12-15, and the overlapping description is not repeated.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a prize delivery system in the second embodiment.
As an example of the game hall, for example, the game hall A includes a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1, a card unit 2, a hall management computer 8, a counter 5, and a prize exchange 70 that performs processing for prize exchange. And a depositing device 71 that performs processing for selecting a store.

  The free gift exchange 70 includes a CPU for controlling the display device and control for inputting / outputting various information in accordance with a free gift exchange control program, a ROM for storing a free gift exchange control program, etc., and a storage means used as a work memory. And a gift exchange control microcomputer which is a control circuit including a VDP for controlling display of the display device, a VRAM, and a character ROM. In addition, the gift exchange 70 is provided with a display device, a touch panel, and an R / W device connected to a microcomputer for controlling the gift exchange.

  The CPU mounted on the free gift exchange control microcomputer reads out the control program (including the program used for the free exchange control process in FIG. 6) stored in the ROM and uses the RAM as a work area. By executing the control program, various controls for operating the gift exchange 70 are executed. The control executed by the CPU includes various controls such as a control for transmitting / receiving various types of information for exchanging prizes and a display control for controlling an image displayed on the display device. When a player-owned IC card is inserted into the prize exchange 70, processing for prize exchange is performed. Specifically, the control process at the time of exchanging premiums described in FIG. 6 is performed.

  The depositing device 71 includes a CPU for controlling the display device and control for inputting / outputting various information in accordance with a depositing device control program, a ROM for storing a depositing device control program, etc., and a storage means used as a work memory. A depositing device control microcomputer, which is a control circuit including a RAM, a VDP for controlling display of the display device, a VRAM, and a character ROM, is provided. The depositing device 71 is provided with a display device, a touch panel, and an R / W device connected to the depositing device control microcomputer.

  The CPU mounted on the depositing device control microcomputer reads the control program (including the program used for the store selection control process in FIG. 7) stored in the ROM and uses the RAM as a work area. By executing the control program, various controls for operating the depositing device 71 are executed. The control executed by the CPU includes various controls such as a control for transmitting / receiving various types of information for selecting a store and a display control for controlling an image displayed on the display device. When an IC card owned by the player is inserted into the depositing device 71, processing for selecting a store is performed. Specifically, the store selection time control process described in FIG. 7 is performed. In the store selection control process in the second embodiment, as described above, it is not necessary to transmit information for specifying exchanged prizes such as deposit information to a store determined as a deposit destination from the game hall. Therefore, the process of SA39 in FIG. 7 is not performed.

  Next, an example of a store will be described. The store in the second embodiment is provided with a store gift exchange device 46 and a change terminal 45 as in the first embodiment. Note that in the second embodiment, as described above, the exchanged prizes at the store are performed by performing the process of searching the exchanged prize management database stored in the server 52 of the center 50 described with reference to FIG. Is identified. For this reason, in the second embodiment, it is not necessary to secure an area for storing the deposit prize management database described with reference to FIG. Further, in the second embodiment, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 14, information related to prizes handled in each store is managed by the handling management database shown in FIG. It is not necessary to secure an area for storing the in-store premium management database described in (c). In addition, since the other structure of the prize delivery system in 2nd Embodiment was demonstrated in FIGS. 1-8, description is not repeated.

  FIG. 13 shows store delivery executed by the store microcomputer 40 installed in the store when delivery of the exchanged prize is performed at the store determined by the store selection process performed by the depositing device 71. FIG. In the store delivery control process in the second embodiment, the prize information for identifying the exchanged prize detected from the exchanged prize management database described in FIG. Deliver information is sent when the prize is delivered. Details will be described below.

  First, in SE01, processing for determining whether or not an IC card owned by a player has been inserted into the R / W device 41 connected to the store microcomputer 40 is performed. When it is not inserted, the process proceeds to SE04. When it is determined in SE01 that an IC card is inserted, a process of reading ID information stored in the IC card is performed in SE02. In SE03, a process for transmitting the exchanged premium request information including the ID information read in SE02 to the center 50 is performed. In the center 50, based on the ID information included in the exchanged prize request information, a process for searching for prize information associated with the ID information and returning the corresponding prize information is performed.

  In SE04, a process for determining whether or not premium information from the center 50 has been received is performed. If it is determined in SE04 that no premium information has been received, the process proceeds to SE09. When it is determined in SE04 that the premium information is received, a process is performed in SE05 to determine whether or not the current time is within the valid period included in the received premium information. When it is determined in SE05 that the period is within the valid period, a pre-period elapsed free gift changeable screen including free gift information and changeable information indicating that the exchanged free gift specified from the free gift information can be changed to another free gift in SE06 Is displayed on the display unit 43.

  When it is determined in SE05 that the valid period has elapsed, a process of calculating the difference between the price of the prize at the present time and the price of the prize at the time of deposit is performed in SE07. In the present embodiment, if the price at the time of deposit is higher than the price of the present prize, the difference is not returned to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an amount corresponding to the difference may be returned to the player.

  In SE08, a premium changeable screen after the elapse of a period including the difference information, premium information, and changeable information calculated in SE07 is displayed on the display unit 43. Note that the pre-period elapsed premium changeable screen and the post-period premium change possible screen have been described in the first embodiment, and thus description thereof will not be repeated.

  In SE08a, when the pre-period elapsed premium changeable screen or the post-period premium change possible screen is displayed, whether or not the portion where the store side premium selection icon is displayed is pressed and the premium is reselected. A process for determining is performed. When the prize is not reselected in SE08a, the process proceeds to SE09. When a prize is reselected in SE08a, a store-side prize selection screen for displaying a prize handled in the shop in SE08b is displayed on the display unit 43. Since the store side prize selection screen has been described in the first embodiment, description thereof will not be repeated.

  In SE09, processing for determining whether or not error information has been received is performed. When it is determined in SE09 that error information has been received, an error display screen is displayed on the display unit 43 connected to the store microcomputer 40 in SE10.

  In SE11, the store-side prize determination icon is displayed when the pre-period elapsed premium changeable screen or the post-period premium change possible screen is displayed, or when the store-side premium selection screen is displayed. A process is performed to determine whether or not the selected portion has been pressed and a prize has been determined. When it is determined in SE11 that the prize has not been determined, the store delivery control process is terminated.

  When it is determined in SE11 that the prize has been determined, in SE12, a process of calculating the difference between the price of the prize determined in SE11 and the price of the exchanged prize is performed. When the prize determined in SE11 is an exchanged prize, that is, when the prize has not been changed, 0 is calculated as the difference unless the validity period has elapsed. When the prize is determined in SE11, the player can acquire the determined prize on condition that the difference is paid when the difference is generated in SE12. Further, in the present embodiment, when the price of the exchanged prize is higher than the price of the prize determined in SE11, the difference is not returned to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an amount corresponding to the difference may be returned to the player.

  In SE13, a process of displaying a delivery completion screen including the difference information calculated in SE12 and the determined prize information on the display unit 43 is performed. In SE13, the exchanged prize or the changed prize is displayed on the display unit 43, so that a process for specifying the delivered prize is performed.

  In SE14, delivery completion information indicating that the delivery of the prize has been completed is transmitted to the center 50, and the store delivery control process is terminated. In the center 50, upon receiving the delivered information, a process for updating the exchanged premium status information corresponding to the exchanged premium to information indicating the delivered status is performed. When the exchanged prize is changed to another prize, the delivered information including the changed prize information and the number information corresponding to the number is sent to the center 50 in SE14. Thereby, the process for updating the handling prize management database shown in FIG.4 (e) is performed. Specifically, the number information stored in association with the exchanged prize at the determined store of the handling prize management database based on the delivered prize information including the changed prize information and the quantity information corresponding to the number of prizes. And a process of subtracting the number information stored in association with the changed prize at the determined store in the handling prize management database.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining the store information input control process executed by the store microcomputer 40 installed in the store when information related to the prize is input in each store. In the store information input control process in the present embodiment, when information related to a prize is input, it is stored in the handling prize management database described in FIG. 4 (e) stored in the server 52 of the center 50. Update information. Details will be described below.

  First, in SF01, a process is performed for determining whether or not there has been a prize addition input indicating that a new prize handled at the store has been added. When it is determined in SF01 that there has been no additional prize input, the process proceeds to SF03. If it is determined in SF01 that there has been a prize addition input, a process of sending prize information and number information to the center 50 is performed in SF02. Thereby, the prize information and the number information of the handling prize management database stored in the server 52 of the center 50 can be updated.

  In SF03, a process for determining whether or not a number change input indicating that the number of prizes handled by the store has been changed is performed. For example, it is processing performed when a prize is sold in the store regardless of prize exchange. When it is determined in SF03 that the number change input has not been made, the process proceeds to SF05. When it is determined in SF03 that the number change input has been made, a process of transmitting the premium information changed in SF04 and the number information corresponding to the number to the center 50 is performed. As a result, the number information can be updated in association with the prize information in the handling prize management database stored in the server 52 of the center 50.

  In SF05, a process for determining whether or not an arrival date has been input for inputting a date when a free item that is out of stock is received. When it is determined in SF05 that the arrival date has not been input, the process proceeds to SF07. When it is determined in SF05 that the arrival date has been input, processing for transmitting the prize information and arrival date information to be received to the center 50 is performed in SF06. Thereby, the arrival date information can be updated in association with the premium information in the handling premium management database stored in the server 52 of the center 50.

  In SF09, a process for determining whether or not a production date has been entered for inputting the production date of a food product or the like. When it is determined in SF09 that the production date has not been input, the process proceeds to SF11. When it is determined in SF09 that the production date has been input, processing for transmitting the target premium information and production date information to the center 50 is performed in SF10. As a result, the production date information can be updated in association with the prize information in the handling prize management database stored in the server 52 of the center 50.

  In SF11, processing is performed to determine whether or not other information related to the prize, for example, location information indicating the location of the store has been input. When it is determined in SF11 that it has not been input, the store information input time control process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in SF11 that other information related to the prize has been input, a process of transmitting the input information to the center 50 is performed in SF12. Thereby, for example, when location information is input, the location information in the handling prize management database stored in the server 52 of the center 50 can be updated.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining server information reception processing executed by the center microcomputer 51 when information is input from each game arcade and each store. In the server information reception process in the second embodiment, the handling prize management database and the exchanged prize management database stored in the server 52 of the center 50 are updated according to various information from each game arcade and each store. Processing and information transmission processing are performed. Details will be described below.

  First, in SG01, processing for determining whether or not the ID information transmitted in SE03 of FIG. 13 has been received is performed. If not received, the process proceeds to SG06. When it is determined that the ID information is received in SG01, a search process for searching for premium information stored in association with the ID information is performed in SG02. That is, it is the prize information stored in the exchanged prize management database described with reference to FIG. 4F in association with the read ID information, and the exchanged prize status information indicates the deposit status. Search for free gift information. In SG03, as a result of the search process in SG02, a process is performed for determining whether or not premium information is stored in association with the received ID information. When it is determined in SG03 that the premium information corresponding to the ID information is stored, the premium information corresponding to the ID information is returned to the store that is the transmission source of the ID information in SG04. On the other hand, when it is determined in SG03 that the premium information corresponding to the ID information is not stored, a process of returning error information to the store that is the transmission source of the ID information is performed in SG05.

  In SG06, a process is performed to determine whether or not information for updating the handling prize management database and the exchanged prize management database stored in the server 52 of the center 50 has been received. The information for updating the handling prize management database stored in the center 50 includes store determination information as information from each amusement hall, delivery information, premium information, and number information as information from each store. , Arrival date information, production date information, and the like. Information for updating the exchanged prize management database stored in the center 50 includes exchanged information, store determination information, and delivered information as information from each amusement hall, and information from each store. As delivered information.

  When it is determined that information is not received in SG06, the process proceeds to SG08. When it is determined that information is received in SG06, processing for updating the handling prize management database and the exchanged prize management database stored in the server 52 is performed based on the information received in SG07. Specifically, the same processing as that described in SD02 in the first embodiment is performed.

  In SG08, processing for determining whether or not request information for transmitting information related to a prize stored in the handled prize management database and the exchanged prize management database stored in the server 52 has been received. Is done. The request information for transmitting information related to the prize stored in the handling prize management database stored in the server 52 includes prize request information, store request information, etc. as information from each game hall side. It is. The request information for transmitting information related to the prize stored in the exchanged prize management database stored in the server 52 includes state request information as information from each game hall side, and information from each store. Information includes exchanged free gift request information and the like. When it is determined in SG08 that the request information has not been received, the server information reception process is terminated.

  When it is determined that the request information is received in SG08, the information requested by the request information received in SG09 is searched from the information stored in the server 52 and transmitted to the game arcade that is the request information source. Is done. Specifically, in addition to processing similar to that described in SD04 in the first embodiment, when the exchanged prize request information is received, the exchanged prize management database is searched and associated with the ID information. Processing for transmitting the stored free gift information is performed.

Next, main effects obtained by the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above will be described.
(1) The exchanged information is transmitted to the center 50 in SA17 on condition that processing for subtracting the number of balls or coins necessary for exchanging with the prize determined in SA16 from the number of stored balls or the count value has been performed. In step SD02, the exchanged prize management database stores the ID information, the prize information associated with the ID information, and information indicating the pre-delivery state as exchanged prize status information. As a result, the player communicates with the center 50 by inserting the IC card discharged at SA20 into a prize specifying device installed in the vicinity of the cash register, for example, in the game hall, and the exchanged prize management database. The prize specified from the prize information in the pre-delivery state stored in association with the ID information is identified and can be delivered.

  In the first embodiment, when the IC card ejected at SA20 is inserted into the card unit 2 again and the store to be delivered is determined at SA35, the deposit information generated at SA39 is the determined store. The stored prize management database is updated by SB02. Similarly, in the second embodiment, when the IC card ejected in SA20 is inserted into the card unit 2 again and the store for delivery is determined in SA35, the store determination information generated in SA38 is determined. The exchanged prize management database is updated by SG07. When the exchanged prize request information from the store is received in SG08, the exchanged prize management database is searched in SG02, and the prize information is transmitted to the shop in SG04. Thereby, at the determined store, the exchanged prize can be specified from the IC card discharged at SA48, and the delivered prize can be received.

  As described above, the player can receive delivery of the specified exchange object at the game hall or the prize delivery store. For this reason, it can respond to a player's needs and can promote prize exchange.

  (2) Since the prize exchanged at the store can be changed by SB12 or SE08a, the convenience of prize exchange can be improved.

  (3) When the prizes and quantity handled at the store are changed by SC03 and SC06 or SF02 and SF04, the prize information and quantity information are transmitted to the center 50, so the stock status at the shop is updated in real time. Can be made. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the prize is designated at the game hall but cannot actually be delivered at the store.

  (4) Even if a free gift is in stock at the store, since the date of receipt of the prize is displayed in SA34, it is possible to designate the prize in consideration of the date of arrival. Can be improved.

  (5) Since the difference can be paid when the prize is delivered when the valid period has passed, the selling price at the store can be adjusted, and the occurrence of inconveniences resulting in a large deficit can be prevented. .

  (6) As described in SA14, since the prize can be designated with reference to the number of exchange equivalent balls displayed for each prize, the convenience of prize exchange can be improved.

  (7) As described in SA37 and SA40, when issuing a prepaid card for delivery that is limited to designated prizes, it is possible to widen the range of stores that receive prizes. Further, when issuing a prepaid card for enabling delivery only to a designated store, a prize handled at the store can be delivered.

  (8) Since the date of production of the food can be confirmed at SA34, it is possible to exchange the food with the free gift.

  (9) As described with reference to FIG. 8C, when a store is determined, a store having a location in the player's residence area is displayed on the left half of the display device 3, and the right side of the display device 3 Since stores having locations outside the player's residence area are displayed in half, the convenience of gift exchange can be improved.

  (10) The information transmitted from SA17, SA38, and SA39 includes the ID information of the IC card. Information stored in association with the ID information of the IC card is updated in SG07 in the second embodiment in SB02, SB18, and SD02 in the first embodiment, respectively. For this reason, it is possible to exchange prizes and receive prizes using one IC card. Which one receives prizes at the amusement hall and which receives prizes at the store? It is possible to prevent the player from being confused. In addition, the number of parts can be reduced.

Next, modifications and feature points of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a recording medium that is one IC card is used from the prize exchange to the delivery of the prize has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a recording medium for exchanging premiums and a recording medium for receiving premiums at a store may be used differently. In other words, it may be configured to receive a prize using a different recording medium depending on whether a prize is delivered at a game hall or a prize is delivered at a store.

  For example, when a prize is delivered at a game hall, since the player has a relatively short time to hold the recording medium, the medium itself is low in price and weak in durability (for example, barcode information is printed). Even if paper media is used, there is little risk of any inconvenience such as damage. On the other hand, when receiving a free gift at a store, since the player holds the recording medium for a relatively long time, unless a recording medium (IC card) that is durable and has a high price is used, The possibility that such inconvenience will occur increases. In consideration of this, the amusement hall is configured to receive a prize using a different recording medium depending on whether the prize is delivered at the amusement hall or at the store. The prize can be delivered using a recording medium that is most suitable for the purpose of receiving the delivery of the prize at the store or the use of receiving the delivery of the prize at the store.

  (2) In the first embodiment described above, an example has been described in which the card unit 2 also functions as a prize exchange device that performs a process for prize exchange and store selection. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the devices that perform processing for gift exchange and store selection may be combined in any manner and arranged in any manner. In addition, the display device that displays the screen for gift exchange and store selection may be arranged at any position as long as the player can visually recognize the screen. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of an apparatus or the like that performs processing for gift exchange and store selection.

  FIG. 16A is a diagram for explaining a configuration in which a device for performing processing for prize exchange and store selection is incorporated in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Specifically, in FIG. 16A, a display device 3a for displaying various screens for prize exchange and store selection is provided below the hitting ball supply tray 92 (see FIG. 2). A card slot 25a for inserting a recording medium such as an IC card is provided on the left side. The display device 3a is composed of a touch panel type liquid crystal display device. In such a configuration, when an IC card is inserted into the card slot 25a, the process of displaying the SA02 mode selection screen described in FIG. 5 on the display device 3a is started, and the process for gift exchange or store selection is performed thereafter. Done.

  FIG. 16B is a diagram for explaining a configuration in which a display device that displays a screen for gift exchange and store selection is arranged in the upper part of the calling device 4. Specifically, in FIG. 16 (b), a display device 3 b for displaying a screen for exchanging gifts and selecting a store is arranged above the calling device 4. An operation unit 24b for performing an operation input is disposed. In such a configuration, when an IC card is inserted into the card slot 26a, the process for displaying the SA02 mode selection screen described in FIG. 5 on the display device 3b is started, and a prize exchange is performed based on an operation signal from the operation unit 24b. Or processing for store selection is performed.

  FIG. 16 (c) is a diagram for explaining a configuration in which a device that performs processing for prize exchange and store selection is incorporated between the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the calling device 4. Specifically, in FIG. 16 (c), a display device 3 c for displaying a screen for exchanging premiums and selecting a store is arranged on the upper portion of the calling device 4, and between the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the calling device 4. An operation unit 24c for performing operation input for gift exchange and store selection is arranged on the left side, and a card port 25c for inserting a recording medium such as an IC card is provided on the right side of the operation unit 24c. In such a configuration, when an IC card is inserted into the card slot 25c, the process of displaying the SA02 mode selection screen described in FIG. 5 on the display device 3c is started, and a prize exchange is performed based on an operation signal from the operation unit 24c. Or processing for store selection is performed.

  (3) In the first embodiment described above, as described with reference to FIG. 5, when the IC card is inserted into the insertion slot 26a of the card unit 2 and the gift exchange button 27d is operated in SA01. The example has been described in which the SA04 premium exchange control process or the SA06 store selection control process is performed in accordance with the player's selection regardless of whether or not there is already a prize exchange or a store selected prize. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not there has been a prize exchange or store selection when an IC card is inserted into the insertion slot 26a of the card unit 2 and the prize exchange button 27d is operated in SA01. Accordingly, the control process at the time of gift exchange at SA04 or the control process at the time of store selection at SA06 may be performed.

  Specifically, for example, in the card unit 2, when the IC card is inserted into the insertion slot 26a of the card unit 2 and the gift exchange button 27d is operated, the ID information of the inserted IC card is centered. 50. The center 50 searches the exchanged prize management database for whether or not the exchanged prize status information indicating the pre-delivery state or the deposit state is stored in association with the received ID information, and a search result indicating the search result. Information is sent back to the card unit 2 as a sender. In the card unit 2 that has received the search result information, the control processing at the time of store selection is automatically performed when the search result information is information indicating that the pre-delivery state or the exchanged premium state information indicating the deposit state is stored. It is also possible to automatically perform the prize exchange control process when the exchanged prize state information indicating the pre-delivery state or the deposit state is not stored.

  Further, the card unit 2 is not limited to determining whether there is a gift exchange or store selection by transmitting ID information to the center 50. For example, the card unit 2 performs processing for storing status information indicating that the gift is exchanged or selected in the store when the gift exchange or store is selected, and further stores the status information in the IC card itself. It may be configured to perform processing for determining whether there is a gift exchange or a store selection from the state information that has been made.

  By configuring as described above, according to whether or not there is a prize exchange or store selected prize, that is, depending on the state of the prize for each player, processing suitable for the state can be automatically started. The operational burden on the player can be reduced.

  (4) In the embodiment described above, the configuration of the premium delivery system has been described with reference to FIG. However, the configuration is not limited to this. For example, a server similar to the server 52 of the center 50 may be provided in the hall management computer 8 installed in the game hall of FIG. As a result, the card unit control microcomputer 20, the prize exchange 70, and the deposit apparatus 71 can obtain store information, prize information, and the like by communicating with the hall management computer 8 installed in the same amusement hall. Therefore, the communication speed at the time of prize exchange can be improved.

  (5) Using FIG. 11 and FIG. 15 in the above-described embodiment, the center microcomputer 51 is stored in the handling prize management database of the server 52 based on the information from each game hall or each store. The example which updates store information, premium information, etc. was explained. However, when the center microcomputer 51 further updates store information, prize information, etc. stored in the handling prize management database of the server 52, the update information is managed in the halls installed in each game hall. You may make it transmit to a computer. Then, the hall management computer of each amusement hall updates the microcomputers installed in the card unit 2, the gift exchange 70, and the depositing device 71 that display information related to the update information on the display device. Information may be transmitted. The microcomputer mounted in the card unit 2, the gift exchange 70, and the depositing device 71 may update the display content of the display device based on the update information. Thereby, premium information can be updated in real time.

  As described above in (2), if the hall management computer installed in the game hall is configured to be provided with a server similar to the center server, the hall management installed in the game hall is managed. When store information, premium information, etc. stored in the computer are updated, the updated information may be transmitted to a hall management computer installed in another amusement hall.

  (6) In the first embodiment described above, based on the deposit information, the deposit prize management database of the store to which the prize is delivered is updated, and the exchanged prize is based on the information stored in the deposit prize management database. An example of searching and specifying the above has been described. In the second embodiment, the exchanged prize management database of the center 50 is updated based on the store determination information, and the exchanged prizes are searched and specified based on the information stored in the exchanged prize management database. The example to do was demonstrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and information for specifying the exchanged prize may be stored in an IC card as a recording medium, and the prize may be searched and specified based on the information. In this case, using the common key managed in the store and the game hall, first, information for specifying the exchanged prize encrypted by the common key in the game hall is stored in the recording medium, In this case, the information recorded on the recording medium by the common key may be decrypted, and the exchanged premium may be searched and specified based on the information. The information recorded on the recording medium can be prevented from being falsified.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the IC card is used as the recording medium for specifying the exchanged prize has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various types of recording media for identifying exchanged prizes such as tickets, cards using thermal cards and optical disk memories, optical disks, prepaid cards, and those with punch holes are also available. Can be considered. Further, when the R / W device mounted on the card unit 2 and the store gift exchange device 46 is configured to be able to read and write to the recording medium in a non-contact manner, both of the recording media are in a non-contact manner. It may be configured of a non-contact type recording medium that can communicate with the R / W device.

  (8) The ID information stored in the IC card as the recording medium described in the above-described embodiment may be changed every time a prize is exchanged. For example, in SA38 or SA39, a randomly extracted numerical value may be stored as ID information of the IC card, and store determination information or deposit information may be generated using the randomly extracted numerical value as ID information. As a result, it is possible to prevent as much as possible that ID information is stolen and a forged card is created and a prize is delivered by the forged card.

  (9) The following inconvenience arises in a conventional store that allows delivery of prizes. The player is more likely to select a prize from a wide variety of merchandise displayed at the store than to select a prize from merchandise with a limited number of types and numbers displayed at the amusement hall. Further, for example, in the case of a prize whose quality is influenced by temperature, such as food, the player desires to receive the prize at a store as close to his home as possible than the amusement hall. Probability is high. For this reason, there is a high possibility that the merchandise displayed as a prize exchange target in the amusement hall is only a so-called special prize. That is, there is a problem in that a general prize other than special prizes is not prepared as a product to be exchanged for prizes at the game hall.

  (10) The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is a front view which shows a part of game machine installation island installed in the game hall which comprises a part of prize delivery system. 1 is a front view of a card unit as an example of a gaming apparatus and a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a gaming machine. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a prize delivery system. It is a figure for demonstrating the game management database, the game hall prize management database, the store prize management database, the deposit prize management database, the handling prize management database, and the exchanged prize management database. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the prize exchange control processing performed by the card unit control microcomputer. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the control process at the time of prize exchange performed by the microcomputer for card unit control. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the store selection time control process performed by the microcomputer for card unit control. It is a figure for demonstrating the mode selection screen, premium selection screen, and store selection screen which are displayed on a display apparatus. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the control process for shop delivery performed with the microcomputer for shops. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the control process at the time of the store information input performed with the microcomputer for stores. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the server information reception process performed by the center microcomputer. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the prize delivery system in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the control process for shop delivery performed with the microcomputer for shops in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the control process at the time of the store information input performed by the microcomputer for stores in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the server information reception time process performed by the center microcomputer in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of the apparatus etc. which perform the process for prize exchange and shop selection in a modification.

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  2 card unit, 3 display device, 5 counter, 8 hole management computer, 20 card unit control microcomputer, 27d free gift exchange button, 28 touch panel, 29 R / W device, 40 store microcomputer, 42 hard disk, 43 display 44, touch panel, 45 change terminal, 46 store gift exchange device, 50 center, 51 center microcomputer, 52 server, 70 gift exchange machine, 71 deposit device, 80 control unit, 84 input / output interface, 85 input unit, 86 display unit, 87 storage unit, 100 gaming machine installation island.

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Using the game result value possessed by the player as a result of playing the game with the gaming machine, to deliver to the player the exchange target of the product, etc. that is the subject of the prize exchange according to the used game result value Free gift delivery system,
A prize exchange processing means for performing processing for receiving the prize exchange;
Exchange object information storage means for storing exchange object specifying information capable of specifying each of exchangeable exchange objects,
The prize exchange processing means includes:
Game result value specifying means for performing processing for specifying the magnitude of the game result value possessed by the player;
An exchange target designation means for accepting designation of an exchange target that the player wishes to exchange;
Game result value subtraction for performing a process for subtracting the game result value corresponding to the designated exchange object received by the exchange object designating means from the game result value of the magnitude specified by the game result value specifying means Means,
In order to make it possible to identify the designated exchange object received by the exchange object designating means among the exchange objects stored in the exchange object information storage means, on condition that the processing is performed by the game result value subtracting means A specified replacement target specific processing means for performing the process of
The exchange target information storage means further stores premium delivery store specifying information capable of specifying each of the premium delivery stores handling the exchange target specified from the exchange target specifying information in association with the exchange target specifying information. ,
The prize exchange processing means further includes:
In order to extract from the exchange object information storage unit a gift delivery store that handles the exchange object specified by the processing, on condition that the process by the designated exchange object specifying processing unit has been performed. A gift delivery store extracting means for performing
A premium delivery store display means for displaying the premium delivery store extracted by the premium delivery store extraction means;
A prize delivery store designating means for accepting designation of a prize delivery store for which a player wishes to deliver a prize from the prize delivery store displayed by the prize delivery store display means;
From the record information of a predetermined recording medium that includes identification information for identifying each as record information, it is possible to identify the prize delivery store designated by the prize delivery shop designation means and the exchange target designated by the exchange object designation means Delivery information specifying processing means for performing processing for
After the processing by the delivery information specifying processing means, for each premium delivery store to be processed, the exchange target in the premium delivery store and identification information of a predetermined recording medium corresponding to the exchange target are provided. Exchange target transmission means for performing processing for transmitting as exchange target information,
In each of the plurality of free gift delivery stores,
Based on the exchange object information transmitted by the exchange object transmission means, an exchange object storage means for storing an exchange object at the store and identification information of a predetermined recording medium corresponding to the exchange object;
An exchange target search unit that receives the predetermined recording medium and searches the exchange target storage unit for an exchange target corresponding to the identification information of the predetermined recording medium from the recording information of the predetermined recording medium;
A prize delivery system comprising: a delivered exchange target specifying processing means for performing a process for enabling the exchange target searched by the exchange target search means to be specified. In each of the plurality of gift delivery stores, an exchange object that further accepts designation of an exchange object that is desired to be changed from among the exchange objects specified by the exchange object specifying means and a new desired exchange object Change designation means are provided,
2. The process according to claim 1, wherein the delivered replacement target specifying processing unit performs processing for enabling the replacement target change specifying unit to specify a new desired replacement target by removing it from the replacement target. Gift delivery system. It further comprises a centralized management means for collecting and managing information related to delivery of the exchange target,
The central management means includes the exchange target information storage means,
The exchange target information storage means further stores allowable number information capable of specifying an allowable number that can be delivered at a premium delivery store specified from the premium delivery store identification information in association with the exchange target specific information,
In each of the plurality of free gift delivery stores,
A gift delivery store information storage means for storing allowable exchange target information capable of specifying an allowable exchange target that can be delivered as a free gift, and allowable number information capable of specifying an allowable number capable of delivering the allowable replacement object;
Storage information changing means for changing the permissible exchange object information or the permissible number information stored in the prize delivery store information storage means;
Change information for performing processing for transmitting change information that can specify the allowable replacement target or the allowable number after the change when the allowable replacement target information or the allowable number information is changed by the storage information changing means Transmission means is further provided,
The centralized management means includes an update storage processing means for performing a process of updating and storing the replacement target specifying information or the allowable number information in the replacement target information storage means based on the change information transmitted by the change information transmission means. The premium delivery system according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising: Using the game result value possessed by the player as a result of playing the game with the gaming machine, to deliver to the player the exchange target of the product, etc. that is the subject of the prize exchange according to the used game result value Free gift delivery system,
A prize exchange processing means for performing processing for receiving the prize exchange;
A centralized management means for collecting and managing information related to delivery of the exchange target,
The centralized management means is
Including exchange object information storage means for storing exchange object specifying information capable of specifying each of exchangeable exchange objects,
The prize exchange processing means includes:
Game result value specifying means for performing processing for specifying the magnitude of the game result value possessed by the player;
An exchange target designation means for accepting designation of an exchange target that the player wishes to exchange;
Game result value subtraction for performing a process for subtracting the game result value corresponding to the designated exchange object received by the exchange object designating means from the game result value of the magnitude specified by the game result value specifying means Means,
In order to make it possible to identify the designated exchange object received by the exchange object designating means among the exchange objects stored in the exchange object information storage means, on condition that the processing is performed by the game result value subtracting means A specified replacement target specific processing means for performing the process of
The exchange target information storage means further stores premium delivery store specifying information capable of specifying each of the premium delivery stores handling the exchange target specified from the exchange target specifying information in association with the exchange target specifying information. ,
The prize exchange processing means further includes:
In order to extract from the exchange object information storage unit a gift delivery store that handles the exchange object specified by the processing, on condition that the process by the designated exchange object specifying processing unit has been performed. A gift delivery store extracting means for performing
A premium delivery store display means for displaying the premium delivery store extracted by the premium delivery store extraction means;
A prize delivery store designating means for accepting designation of a prize delivery store for which a player wishes to deliver a prize from the prize delivery store displayed by the prize delivery store display means;
From the record information of a predetermined recording medium that includes identification information for identifying each as record information, it is possible to identify the prize delivery store designated by the prize delivery shop designation means and the exchange target designated by the exchange object designation means Delivery information specifying processing means for performing processing for
After the processing by the delivery information specifying processing means, the concentration target at the premium delivery store that is the subject of the processing and the identification information of a predetermined recording medium corresponding to the exchange target are used as management replacement target information, and the concentration Exchange target information transmitting means for performing processing for transmission to the management means,
In each of the plurality of free gift delivery stores,
Identification information specifying means for receiving the predetermined recording medium and performing processing for specifying the identification information of the predetermined recording medium from the recording information of the predetermined recording medium;
Identification information transmitting means for performing processing for transmitting the identification information of the predetermined recording medium specified by the identification information specifying means to the centralized management means is provided,
The centralized management means is
Based on the management replacement target information transmitted by the replacement target information transmission unit, the replacement target information storage unit associates a replacement target in a gift delivery store with identification information of a predetermined recording medium corresponding to the replacement target. Exchange target information storage processing means for performing processing for storage in the storage device;
Based on the identification information transmitted by the identification information transmission means, an exchange target search means for searching for an exchange target corresponding to the identification information from the exchange target information storage means,
Exchange object transmission means for performing processing for transmitting the exchange object searched by the exchange object search means as exchange object information to the gift delivery store that is the transmission source of the identification information;
Further includes a delivered exchange target specifying processing means for performing a process for making it possible to specify the exchange target searched by the exchange target searching means,
Each of the plurality of prize delivery stores is further provided with a prize delivery store side exchange object display means for displaying an exchange object corresponding to the exchange object information transmitted by the exchange object transmission means. A premium delivery system. In each of the plurality of gift delivery stores,
An exchange target change designating unit for accepting designation of an exchange target desired to be changed from among the exchange targets identified by the exchange target identifying unit, and designation of a new desired exchange target;
An exchange object for performing processing for transmitting to the centralized management means, as exchange object change information, the exchange object designated to be changed by the exchange object change designating means and the exchange object designated to be newly desired. Change transmission means, and
When exchange object change information is input from the exchange object change transmitting means, the delivered exchange object identification processing means can identify a new exchange object desired to be removed from the exchange object based on the exchange object change information. The premium delivery system according to claim 4, wherein a process for making a gift is performed. The exchange object information storage means is associated with the exchange object identification information and allowed number information that can identify an allowable number that can be delivered at a prize delivery store identification information that is identified from the prize delivery store identification information, and can be delivered as a prize. Further storing allowable replacement target information capable of specifying the allowable replacement target;
In each of the plurality of free gift delivery stores,
Change designation means for accepting designation for changing the allowable exchange target information or the allowable number information stored in the exchange target information storage means;
Change information for performing processing for transmitting to the centralized management means as change information that can specify the allowable replacement object or the allowable number after change when the change specification means accepts the change Transmission means is further provided,
The centralized management means includes an update storage processing means for performing a process of updating and storing the replacement target specifying information or the allowable number information in the replacement target information storage means based on the change information transmitted by the change information transmission means. The premium delivery system according to claim 4 or 5, further comprising: The exchange target information storage means further stores scheduled date information that can identify a scheduled date on which the exchange target can be delivered in association with the exchange target specifying information whose allowable number is 0,
In each of the plurality of free gift delivery stores,
A planned date input means for inputting a planned date that can be delivered for an exchange target whose permitted number is 0 based on the permitted number information;
A scheduled date information transmitting means for performing a process for transmitting the scheduled date information capable of specifying the scheduled date when the scheduled date is input by the scheduled date input means;
The centralized management means further includes scheduled date information storage processing means for performing processing for storing scheduled date information in the replacement target information storage means based on the scheduled date information transmitted by the scheduled date information transmitting means,
The gift delivery store display means is a gift delivery store in which the allowable number is 0 among the gift delivery stores that handle the exchange object specified by the processing by the designated exchange object specification processing means. 7. The premium delivery system according to claim 3, wherein a scheduled date based on the scheduled date information stored in the exchange target information storage means is displayed. The delivery information specifying processing means is an effective period in which the exchange target designated by the exchange designation designating means can be delivered from the record information of the predetermined recording medium at the premium delivery shop designated by the premium delivery shop designation means. To make it possible to identify
In each of the plurality of free gift delivery stores,
Effective period determination means for determining whether or not the time when the predetermined recording medium is received is after the expiration of the effective period;
When it is determined by the validity period determining means that the validity period has elapsed, the price at the time of exchanging the prize for the exchange object corresponding to the exchange object information transmitted by the exchange object transmitting means and the price The premium delivery system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising difference calculation means for calculating a difference from a price before the expiration of an effective period. The exchange target information storage means is a game result value capable of specifying the magnitude of the game result value used to deliver the exchange target specified from the exchange target specification information to the player in association with the exchange target specification information. Remember more information,
The prize exchange processing means includes:
Exchange object extraction means for performing processing for extracting from the exchange object information storage means an exchange object that can be exchanged for a prize using the game result value of the size specified by the game result value specifying means;
An exchange object display means for displaying the exchange object extracted by the exchange object extraction means,
The exchange object display means displays, for each exchange object extracted by the exchange object extraction means, the magnitude of the game result value used to deliver the exchange object to the player,
The said exchange object designation | designated means receives designation | designated of the exchange object which a player desires from the exchange object displayed by the said exchange object display means, The one of Claims 1-8 characterized by the above-mentioned. Gift delivery system.   The delivery information specifying processing means performs a process of issuing a prepaid recording medium for enabling delivery by limiting to the exchange target designated by the exchange target designation means. The premium delivery system according to claim 9.   The delivery information specifying processing unit performs a process of issuing a prepaid recording medium for enabling delivery only to the premium delivery store designated by the premium delivery store designating unit. The premium delivery system according to any one of claims 1 to 10. The exchange target information storage means further stores production date and time information that can identify the production date and time when the food product was produced in association with the exchange target identification information indicating the food product,
The gift exchange processing means, based on the production date information stored in the exchange target information storage means, when the exchange target designated by the exchange target designation means is the food product, The premium delivery system according to any one of claims 1 to 11, further comprising production date information display means for displaying. The exchange target information storage means further stores location information capable of specifying the location of the premium delivery store in association with the premium delivery store specifying information,
The prize exchange processing means includes:
A means for identifying the residence area of the player,
In the location information stored in the exchange target information storage unit, whether or not the location of the premium delivery store extracted by the premium delivery store extracting unit is within the residential area specified by the residential district specifying unit. And a location determination means for determining based on,
The prize delivery store display means includes the prize delivery store determined by the location determination means among the prize delivery stores extracted by the prize delivery store extraction means, and the residence area determined by the location judgment means. The premium delivery system according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein a premium delivery store that has not been determined to be within the store is displayed in an identifiable manner. Further comprising designated replacement object storage means for storing the designated exchange object received by the exchange object designation means;
The designated replacement target specifying processing unit associates the replacement target specifying information for specifying the specified replacement target received by the replacement target specifying unit with the identification information of the predetermined recording medium in association with the specified replacement target storage. Perform the process to store in the means,
The premium delivery store extracting unit extracts from the exchange target information storage unit a premium delivery store handling an exchange target stored in the designated exchange target storage unit in association with identification information of the predetermined recording medium. The prize delivery system according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that a process is performed. Further comprising designated replacement object storage means for storing the designated exchange object received by the exchange object designation means;
The designated replacement target specifying processing unit associates the replacement target specifying information for specifying the specified replacement target received by the replacement target specifying unit with identification information of a recording medium different from the predetermined recording medium. Perform a process for storing in the designated exchange target storage means,
The premium delivery store extracting means selects a premium delivery store that handles an exchange target stored in the designated exchange target storage means in association with identification information of the recording medium different from the predetermined recording medium. The prize delivery system according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein a process for extracting from the storage means is performed. Using the game result value possessed by the player as a result of playing a game with a gaming machine, it is possible to specify the exchange target of a product etc. that is the subject of prize exchange according to the used game result value A prize exchange for processing,
Game result value specifying means for performing processing for specifying the magnitude of the game result value possessed by the player;
An exchange target designation means for accepting designation of an exchange target that the player wishes to exchange;
Game result value subtraction for performing a process for subtracting the game result value corresponding to the designated exchange object received by the exchange object designating means from the game result value of the magnitude specified by the game result value specifying means Means,
The exchange target can be specified in order to be able to extract a gift delivery store that handles the designated exchange target accepted by the exchange target designation means, provided that the processing is performed by the game result value subtracting means. A prize exchange comprising: a designated exchange target specifying processing means for performing a process for making Using the game result value possessed by the player as a result of playing a game with a gaming machine, it is possible to specify the exchange target of a product etc. that is the subject of prize exchange according to the used game result value A prize exchange program executed by a prize exchange machine for processing,
A game result value specifying step for specifying the magnitude of the game result value owned by the player;
An exchange target designation step for accepting designation of an exchange target that the player wishes to exchange;
A game result value subtracting step of subtracting the magnitude of the game result value corresponding to the designated exchange target received by the exchange target designating step from the game result value of the magnitude specified by the game result value specifying step;
On the condition that it is subtracted in the game result value subtracting step, the exchange object can be specified in order to be able to extract a gift delivery store handling the designated exchange object accepted in the exchange object designating step. A prize exchange program that causes the prize exchange to execute a specified exchange target identification processing step.

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