JP2019201953A - Game device and method for transferring credit in game device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a credit transfer method and a game device that can transfer credit even in an environment where it is not connected to a communication network.SOLUTION: A game device 1 comprises balance writing means 25 and balance reading means 26. The balance writing means 25 includes outside credit adding means 251 for adding first credit balance to second credit balance, and inside credit subtracting means 252 for subtracting the added credit from the first credit balance. The balance reading means 26 includes inside credit adding means 261 for adding the second credit balance to the first credit balance, and outside credit subtracting means 262 for subtracting the added credit from the second credit balance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present disclosure relates to a game device and a credit transfer method in the game device.

  In a prize acquisition game device such as a crane game, a credit may be left over one credit even after two or more credits are inserted at a time to play a game and the targeted prize is obtained. When a new prize to be aimed at is in another game device, an amusement facility operator may be asked to transfer the remaining credits to that game device.

  An example of the operation of transferring credit is to first open the maintenance door of the game device from which the credit is transferred with a key, and the operator manually presses the reset button to zero out the credit, and then the game device to which the credit is transferred The maintenance door is opened with a key, and the operator manually pushes the credit button to add credit. Such a credit transfer operation is time-consuming and burdensome to the operator.

  On the other hand, a management device has been proposed in which a credit balance held by a player is stored in a database on a communication network, and a credit balance is transferred from one medal game device to the other medal game device via this database. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1). The management device described in Patent Document 1 holds medals settled with electronic money on a database of a server device connected to a communication network such as the Internet. The user can carry the recording medium containing the user ID instead of the medal and refer to the medal held on the database from all the game devices connected to the communication network.

JP 2011-110320 A

However, for medal game devices that are not connected to the network, it is convenient if the credit balance can be transferred without connection to the network. There is a desire to continue the current operation of a game device that is less inevitable to be connected to a database, while reducing the transfer of credit in order to reduce the burden on the operator.
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a credit transfer method and a game device that can transfer credits even in an environment not connected to a communication network.

A game apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention includes a balance counting unit that counts a first credit balance that is received from a player or consumed or given in accordance with the progress of the game and increases or decreases in the game apparatus, and a first credit Balance writing means for transferring the balance to the second credit balance recorded in the external recording medium, and balance reading means for transferring the second credit balance to the first credit balance, the balance writing means, An external credit adding means for adding at least a part of the first credit balance to the second credit balance; and an internal credit subtracting means for subtracting the amount of credit added to the second credit balance from the first credit balance. The balance reading means adds at least a part of the second credit balance to the first credit balance. An internal credit adding means includes an external credit subtracting means for subtracting the credit quantity obtained by adding the first credit balance from the second credit balance, the.
According to this aspect, the credit held by the player can be transferred from one game device to the other game device. Since the work of transferring credits is simplified, the burden on the operator can be reduced. Since credits are transferred via a portable recording medium, there is no need to centrally manage a plurality of game devices connected to a database.

In the above aspect, the game device may further include a communication unit that communicates with an external server.
Also in this aspect, the balance writing unit and the balance reading unit can directly communicate with the external recording medium without using the communication unit.

In the above aspect, the game apparatus is a game apparatus in which a plurality of players can play the game at the same time, and each player has the first credit balance, and any of the plurality of players has. Transfer source designation means for designating whether to execute balance writing means from the first credit balance, and a transfer destination for designating which of the plurality of players the balance read means is to be executed for the first credit balance held by the player And a specifying means.
According to this aspect, even if there are two or more players, only their own credit can be transferred to another game device. There is no need to wait for other players to run out of credit.

In the above aspect, the recording medium may be an RF tag that can communicate with a reader / writer provided in the game device.
Although a model that can read and write to the RF tag is widespread, in this aspect, an RF tag of the same standard as the RF tag attached to the housing is used as a recording medium. When redesigning to function as the game device of the present invention, the hardware configuration of the current model is not significantly changed, so that the game device is easy to manufacture. Since the hardware configuration does not change significantly from the current model, it is easier to use at amusement facilities than when multiple housings are centrally managed in a database.

In the above aspect, the recording medium may be a smartphone that includes a communication port capable of short-range wireless communication and in which an application capable of registering the second credit balance is installed.
According to this aspect, the smartphone owned by the user can be used as the recording medium. Since it is not necessary to purchase a recording medium and prepare a new one, the introduction cost can be reduced. Moreover, the recording medium lent to the user by the amusement facility is not taken away. This saves the user from having to return the recording medium to the amusement facility.

In the above aspect, the balance writing means adds all of the first credit balance to the second credit balance and subtracts the first credit balance until it becomes zero. All may be added to the first credit balance and the second credit balance may be subtracted to zero.
According to this aspect, it is not necessary to designate the number of credits to transfer how many of the credit balances held in the counting unit or the recording medium. For example, as compared with the case where the user's operation is input and the credit amount is specified, the transfer work can be quickly executed by the amount of the operation decreased. In addition, this aspect in which the credit balance can be binarized with zero or plus can simplify the branching, and thus is suitable for automation of various procedures.

In the above aspect, the apparatus further includes an input unit capable of inputting a user operation, and when communication with the recording medium is started in a state where the user operation is input to the input unit, it is determined that the writing mode is set and the balance is written If the means is executed and communication with the recording medium is started in a state where the user's operation is not input to the input means, it may be determined that the mode is the reading mode and the balance reading means may be executed.
According to this aspect, the user can freely select the writing mode or the reading mode by inputting. At this time, if only one of the write mode and the read mode is selected, user operation is required, and if the other is always selected, the other mode can be selected simply by holding the recording medium over the communication port. become able to. User operations can be simplified.

In the above aspect, when communication with the recording medium is started, if the first credit balance is positive and the second credit balance is zero, it is determined that the writing mode is in effect and the balance writing means is executed. When the first credit balance is zero and the second credit balance is positive, it may be determined that the read mode is set, and the balance reading means may be executed.
According to this aspect, whether the writing mode or the reading mode can be automatically determined based on whether the first credit balance held in the game device or the recording medium is zero or positive. Since the user does not operate which mode is selected, the input means is not an essential configuration.

The credit transfer method according to one aspect of the present invention is a method of transferring credit from one of two or more game devices to the other, and is credited from a player or consumed or given as the game progresses. When the first credit balance that increases or decreases inside the game device is counted and the writing mode for taking out the credit from the game device is set, at least a part of the first credit balance is recorded on an external recording medium. The credit amount added to the second credit balance and the credit amount added to the second credit balance is subtracted from the first credit balance, and at least the second credit balance is set in the reading mode for bringing the credit into the game device. A portion of the credit added to the first credit balance and added to the first credit balance Subtracting the amount from the second of the credit balance.
According to this aspect, the credit held by the player can be transferred from one game device to the other game device. Since the work of transferring credits is simplified, the burden on the operator can be reduced. Since credits are transferred via a portable recording medium, there is no need to centrally manage a plurality of game devices connected to a database.

  According to the game device and the credit transfer method of the present invention, credits can be transferred even in an environment that is not connected to a database on a communication network. In the service of transferring credit, the burden on the operator can be reduced and the waiting time of the player can be shortened.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the prize acquisition game device of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of an internal structure of the game device shown by FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the balance writing procedure included in the credit transfer method of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the balance read-out procedure contained in the credit transfer method of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the mode determination procedure contained in the credit transfer method of 2nd Embodiment.

  A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, in each figure, what attached | subjected the same code | symbol has the same or similar structure. The game device of each embodiment includes a configuration for transferring credits not via a database on a communication network but via a portable recording medium. The recording medium is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, an RF tag attached to a game device or a smartphone owned by a player.

  According to the game device shown in each embodiment, credits can be transferred even in an environment that is not connected to a database on a communication network. Since a database management device and a communication network environment are not indispensable, even if a credit transfer function is added to the game device, one corner of the amusement facility where the game device is already installed can be operated as before. In the service of transferring credit, the burden on the operator can be reduced and the waiting time of the player can be shortened. Hereafter, each structure of the game device of this embodiment is demonstrated in detail with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a game apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the example shown in FIG. 1, a prize acquisition game apparatus in which a prize such as a stuffed animal is suspended by a crane 5 or the like traveling on the ceiling is shown as the game apparatus 1. Note that the game apparatus 1 is not limited to a prize acquisition game apparatus that conveys a prize toward the prize acquisition port 7, and may be a medal game apparatus that pays out medals, or a video game using a video screen or the like. There may be.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the housing of the game apparatus 1 is formed in, for example, a rectangular parallelepiped, and includes a base 2 and a prize storage unit 3 provided on the base 2. A play field 4 on which a prize is placed is provided on the top surface of the base 2. The prize container 3 is formed in a box shape from a transparent acrylic plate, for example, and surrounds the play field 4.

  In the prize storage unit 3, a crane 5 operated by a player, an LED light 6 that is turned on when a prize is acquired, and the like are arranged. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the game apparatus 1 includes two cranes 5 and is configured so that two players can play the game independently of each other. On the front surface of the base 2, a prize acquisition port 7 through which a player takes out prizes and a control panel 10 arranged at almost the same height as the play field 4 are arranged.

  The control panel 10 includes, for example, a controller 11 that operates the crane 5, a coin insertion slot 12 into which coins are inserted, a display 13 that displays the remaining number of times that a game can be played, and a recording medium 100 outside the housing. A communication port 14 in which a coil antenna or the like for communication is embedded, and a maintenance switch 15 that can be used when an operator releases the lock are arranged.

  The switch 15 is an example of an input unit that inputs a user operation to the game apparatus 1 when transferring credits. A user here is an operator of an amusement facility or a player of a game. The credit transfer method will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS.

  The controller 11 used in the game is, for example, a button or a lever. The display 13 may be a 7-segment LED, a touch panel, or the like. When transferring credits, a user operation may be input to the controller 11 or the touch panel display 13 instead of the switch 15. The controller 11 and the display 13 are other examples of input means. The communication port 14 may be a connector or the like into which the recording medium 100 is inserted, or may be disposed below the display 13.

  Inside the base 2, a counting unit (coin selector) 16 that counts coins inserted into the coin insertion slot 12, and a communication unit 17 that can communicate with an external recording medium 100 that approaches or is inserted into the communication port 14. The main board 20 is accommodated. An example of the communication unit is a reader / writer that can read and write an RF tag. The main board 20 is electrically connected to the above-described crane 5, LED light 6, controller 11, display 13, switch 15, counting unit 16, communication unit 17, and the like.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the internal configuration of the game apparatus 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 20 includes a control unit 21 and a storage unit 22. The storage unit 22 stores a first credit balance that is the remaining number of times that the player can play the game. The numerical value displayed on the display 13 described above is an example of the first credit balance stored in the storage unit 22.

  Furthermore, the storage unit 22 has a function of storing various programs and operating systems. The storage unit 22 also has a function as a work area in which the control unit 21 temporarily stores various data during processing. The storage unit 22 is realized by, for example, a ROM (or RAM). The ROM stores various programs and data necessary for game execution. The ROM is, for example, one of a volatile memory represented by DRAM, a non-rewritable nonvolatile memory represented by mask ROM, and a rewritable nonvolatile memory represented by flash memory, or an appropriate combination thereof. Composed.

  The control unit 21 can be realized by a function of a CPU (computer) mounted on the main board 20, for example. The CPU expands and executes the game program stored in the ROM on the memory constituting the storage unit 22 and causes the devices constituting the game apparatus 1 to realize various functions, thereby allowing other hardware units / components to be realized. A game on the game apparatus 1 is realized in cooperation with the game device 1.

  A second credit balance is recorded on the recording medium 100 outside the casing of the game apparatus 1. When the recording medium 100 approaches or is inserted into the communication port 14, the communication unit 17 can establish a connection with the recording medium 100 and read and write the second credit balance.

  An example of the communication unit 17 is a reader / writer that reads / writes from / to the RFID, and an example of the recording medium 100 is an RF tag that can communicate with such a reader / writer. The RF tag may be a dedicated product designed for credit transfer, or an operator RF tag (UFO key) that unlocks the game apparatus 1 and enables maintenance operation may be diverted. .

  Alternatively, the recording medium 100 may be a smartphone that includes a communication port capable of short-range wireless communication with the communication port 14 on the game apparatus 1 side and in which an application for recording the second credit balance is installed. Note that short-range wireless communication in this specification is short-range wireless communication that is widespread in the field of mobile phones and smartphones, and is not limited to the NFC standard electromagnetic induction method, but is not limited to the Bluetooth (registered trademark) standard. And the infrared communication system of the IrDA (trademark) standard are also included.

  The control unit 21 has functions of a balance counting unit 23, a mode determination unit 24, a balance writing unit 25, a balance reading unit 26, and the like. The balance writing unit 25 includes functions such as an external credit addition unit 251, an internal credit subtraction unit 252, a transfer source designation unit 253, and the like. The balance reading unit 26 includes functions such as an internal credit addition unit 261, an external credit subtraction unit 262, and a transfer destination designation unit 263.

  When functioning as the balance counting means 23, the control unit 21 adds the first credit balance according to the face value and the number of coins counted by the counting unit 16. Further, the control unit 21 subtracts the first credit balance when the credit is consumed according to the progress of the game, and adds the first credit balance when the bonus credit is granted according to the progress of the game. To do.

  When functioning as the mode determination unit 24, the control unit 21 is in a state where the game apparatus 1 is set in a writing mode for subtracting the first credit balance, or in a reading mode for adding the first credit balance. Whether or not is set is determined to be the current setting of the game apparatus 1.

  As an example, the game apparatus 1 is set to the read mode when waiting for an input from the user, and when a user operation is input to the input means such as the switch 15, the game apparatus 1 is set to the write mode. When the game apparatus 1 is configured as described above, the control unit 21 monitors the input of the switch 15.

  When functioning as the transfer source designation unit 253, the control unit 21 selects which player's first credit balance is subtracted in accordance with a user operation input to an input unit such as a touch panel. Similarly, when functioning as the transfer destination designation unit 263, the control unit 21 selects which player's first credit balance is added according to the user's operation.

  When functioning as the internal credit subtracting means 252 and the internal credit adding means 261, the control unit 21 updates by subtracting or adding the first credit balance in the storage unit 22 mounted on the main board 20 inside the game apparatus 1. To do.

  When functioning as the external credit adding means 251 and the external credit subtracting means 262, the control unit 21 approaches or is inserted into the communication port 14 and the second credit of the external recording medium 100 established with the communication unit 17 is established. Update by adding or subtracting the balance.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing steps S11 to S16 as an example of a balance writing procedure included in the credit transfer method of the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing steps S21 to S25 as an example of a balance reading unit included in the credit transfer method of the first embodiment.

  When the control unit 21 functions according to the procedures S11 to S16, the credit is transferred from the first credit balance to the second credit balance. The control unit 21 is an example of a balance writing unit. On the other hand, when the balance reading unit functions according to steps S21 to S25, the credit is transferred from the second credit balance to the first credit balance. The control unit 21 is an example of a balance reading unit of the game apparatus 1.

  The steps S11 to S16 will be described with reference to FIG. In order to transfer credits from the storage unit 22 of one game apparatus 1 to the recording medium 100, first, the game apparatus 1 is set to a writing mode (transfer mode). In the example shown in FIG. 3, the game apparatus 1 is set to the read mode (transfer mode) when waiting for input from the user, and a user operation such as pressing the switch 15 is input to the input means. The game apparatus 1 is configured to be set to the writing mode.

  Therefore, first, the user presses the switch 15 to set the game apparatus 1 to the writing mode (step S11). Then, the control unit 21 functioning as the mode determination unit 24 determines that the game apparatus 1 is in the write mode, and the balance writing unit 25 thereafter can be executed.

  Contrary to the example shown in FIG. 3, the game apparatus 1 is set in the writing mode during standby until a user input occurs, and when the user's operation is input to the input means, the game apparatus 1 reads out. You may comprise so that it may be set to mode. If only one of the write mode and the read mode is configured to require the user's operation, the operation can be simplified by omitting one input operation, so that the credit can be transferred promptly.

  On the other hand, although not shown, when the user inputs a first operation (for example, touching the A button on the touch panel) to the input means, the game apparatus 1 is set to the writing mode, and the second operation is different from the first operation. The game apparatus 1 may be configured to be set to a read mode when a user inputs (for example, touches the B button on the touch panel).

  When a user operation is requested for both the writing mode and the reading mode, if the mode is selected incorrectly, the selection can be redone and immediately switched to the other. There is no need to press the reset button to cancel the wrong operation. Alternatively, there is no need to wait until the input is automatically reset over time.

  In the case of a model in which two or more players can play the game at the same time, a selection screen for selecting whether to transfer the first credit balance of the 1P player or the 2P player is displayed on the display 13. (Procedure S12), the user's operation is input to an input means such as a touch panel to select which player (procedure S13).

  Then, the 1st credit balance used as the object of the following procedures is specified by control part 21 which functions as transfer origin designating means 253. Note that steps S12 and S13 may be omitted in the case of a model in which only one player can play a game or when the first credit balance of one player is zero.

  Next, the recording medium 100 is approached or inserted into the communication port 14 to establish a connection between the communication unit 17 and the recording medium 100 (step S14). At this time, the control unit 21 refers to the first credit balance and adds the same number of credits to the second credit balance (step S15). At the same time, the control unit 21 subtracts the credit added to the second credit balance from the first credit balance (step S16).

  That is, all of the first credit balance is added to the second credit balance and subtracted until the first credit balance becomes zero. In procedures S14 and S15, the control unit 21 functions as the external credit adding means 251. In step S <b> 16, the control unit 21 functions as the internal credit subtraction unit 252.

  Credits are transferred from the storage unit 22 of the game apparatus 1 to the recording medium 100 through the steps S11 to S16 described above. Note that the balance writing procedure further includes a procedure in which the user inputs how much of the first credit balance held inside the game apparatus 1 is transferred to the external second credit balance. May be.

  Next, steps S21 to S25 will be described with reference to FIG. In order to transfer the credit from the recording medium 100 to the storage unit 22 of the other game apparatus 1, the game apparatus 1 is set to the read mode. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the game apparatus 1 is configured to be set to the read mode until an input is received from the user.

  The recording medium 100 is approached or inserted into the communication port 14 without any user input, and the connection between the communication unit 17 and the recording medium 100 is established (step S21). Then, the control unit 21 functioning as the mode determination unit 24 determines that the game apparatus 1 is in the read mode and starts the following balance reading unit 26.

  First, the control unit 21 functioning as the transfer destination designation unit 263 selects whether the player transfers to the first credit balance of the 1P side player or the 2P side player. The control unit 21 displays on the display 13 a selection screen for selecting which player's first credit balance to transfer to in the same manner as in the above-described steps S12 and S13 (step S22), and user input (step S23). The first credit balance to be targeted is specified according to Of course, in the case of a model in which only one person can play a game, steps S22 and S23 can be omitted.

  When the first credit balance of the transfer destination is selected, the control unit 21 refers to the second credit balance and adds the same number of credits to the first credit balance (step S24). At the same time, the control unit 21 subtracts the credit added to the first credit balance from the second credit balance (step S25).

  That is, all of the second credit balance is added to the first credit balance and subtracted until the second credit balance becomes zero. In step S24, the control unit 21 functions as the internal credit addition unit 261. In step S25, the control unit 21 functions as the external credit subtraction means 262.

  Credits are transferred from the recording medium 100 to the storage unit 22 of the game apparatus 1 through the steps S21 to S25 described above. When two or more game devices 1 transfer credits from one game device 1 to the other game device 1, steps S11 to S16 are performed on one game device 1, and steps S21 to S25 are performed on the other game device 1. Should be implemented.

  According to the credit transfer method of the first embodiment, the credits owned by the player can be transferred from one game device 1 to the other game device 1. Since the work of transferring credits is simplified, the burden on the operator can be reduced. Since the credit is transferred via the portable recording medium 100, the credit can be transferred even in an environment not connected to the communication network.

  In an amusement facility, a model that can read and write an RF tag called a UFO key is widely used. In this aspect, an RF tag having the same standard as the RF tag attached to the housing is used as the recording medium 100. When the housing is redesigned so as to function as the game apparatus 1 of the present invention, the hardware configuration of the current model is not significantly changed, so that the game apparatus 1 is easy to manufacture. Since the hardware configuration does not change significantly from the current model, it is easier to use at amusement facilities than when multiple housings are centrally managed in a database.

[Second Embodiment]
In the second embodiment, description of matters common to the first embodiment is omitted, and only different points will be described. In the second embodiment, no operation is required from the user to select either the writing mode or the reading mode. One of the features is that the control unit 21 automatically determines the first credit balance and the second credit balance.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the mode determination procedures S31 to S36 included in the credit transfer method according to the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, first, a connection between the game apparatus 1 and the communication unit 17 is established (procedure S31). The control unit 21 functioning as the mode determination unit 24 first refers to the first credit balance stored in the storage unit 22 (step S32). If the first credit balance is positive, the second credit balance is further referred to (step S33).

  If the first credit balance is positive in step S32 and the second credit balance is not positive in step S33, in other words, if the second credit balance is zero, the control unit 21 sets the game apparatus 1 to the write mode. It is determined that the state has been set (step S34). In that case, the control unit 21 executes the balance writing means 25 after step S15 shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the first credit balance is not positive in step S32, in other words, if the first credit balance is zero, the control unit 21 further refers to the second credit balance (step S35). If the first credit balance is zero in step S32 and the second credit balance is positive in step S35, the control unit 21 determines that the game apparatus 1 is in the read mode (procedure). S36). In that case, the control part 21 performs the balance reading means 26 after procedure S24 shown by FIG.

  When both the first credit and the second credit are zero, there is no credit that can be transferred, and the control unit 21 ends the procedure. If both the first credit and the second credit are positive, the control unit 21 determines that the game apparatus 1 is in neither the writing mode nor the reading mode and ends the procedure.

  According to the second embodiment, whether the writing mode or the reading mode can be automatically determined based on whether the credit balance held in the game device or the recording medium is zero or positive. Since the user does not operate which mode is selected, the input means is not an essential configuration. By reducing the amount of operations required by the user, the burden on the operator can be reduced and the waiting time of the player can be shortened.

  The embodiments described above are for facilitating the understanding of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Each element included in the embodiment and its arrangement, material, condition, shape, size, and the like are not limited to those illustrated, and can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the structures shown in different embodiments can be partially replaced or combined.

  For example, the game apparatus 1 according to each embodiment is characterized in that credits can be transferred even if the game apparatus 1 is not connected to a communication network. However, this feature does not prevent the application of the present invention to the game apparatus 1 connected to the communication network for a purpose different from the credit transfer. That is, the game apparatus 1 may not be connected to the communication network or may be connected to the communication network.

  For example, the game device 1 may include a wireless communication device and be configured to be mutually connectable with the game device 1 of the same standard installed around. In such a case, for example, when the game device 1 acquires a prize, the amusement facility in which the plurality of game devices 1 are installed by turning on the LED lights 6 of the surrounding game devices 1 in the amusement facility in conjunction with each other. May have a function of gorgeously producing one corner.

  Alternatively, the game apparatus 1 may have a function of collecting information such as income data of the surrounding game apparatus 1 in the game apparatus 1 at hand, or the arm of the crane 5 adjusted by the game apparatus 1 at hand. May have a function of developing the setting of the gripping force and the like to the surrounding game apparatus 1. These functions can be implemented without preparing a database management device separately from the game device 1.

  If a management device is installed in the amusement facility, a space for installing the game device 1 is reduced. If you connect to a management device outside the amusement facility via the Internet, you will incur infrastructure charges. On the other hand, according to the present invention, since the credit can be transferred by using the recording medium 100 that can be carried around, the cost for connecting the game apparatus 1 to the database can be saved.

  Note that the game apparatus 1 of the present invention may further include communication means for communicating with an external server. However, even in such a case, in the game apparatus 1, the balance writing unit 25 and the balance reading unit 26 communicate directly with the external recording medium 100 without using a communication unit that communicates with an external server. It is characterized by.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game device, 2 ... Base, 3 ... Premium accommodation part, 4 ... Play field, 5 ... Crane, 6 ... Light, 7 ... Premium prize acquisition port, 10 ... Control panel, 11 ... Controller (an example of an input means) ), 12 ... Coin slot, 13 ... Display (an example of input means), 14 ... Communication port, 15 ... Switch (an example of input means), 16 ... Counting unit, 17 ... Communication unit, 20 ... Main board, 21 ... Control unit, 22 ... storage unit, 23 ... balance counting means, 24 ... mode determination means, 25 ... balance writing means, 251 ... external credit addition means, 252 ... internal credit subtraction means, 26 ... balance reading means, 261 ... internal credit Addition means, 262 ... external credit subtraction means, 263 ... transfer destination designation means, 100 ... recording medium.

Claims (9)

A balance counting means for counting a first credit balance that is credited by a player or consumed or given in accordance with the progress of the game and that increases or decreases inside the game device;
Balance writing means for transferring the first credit balance to a second credit balance recorded on an external recording medium;
Balance reading means for transferring the second credit balance to the first credit balance;
The balance writing means includes an external credit adding means for adding at least a part of the first credit balance to the second credit balance, and the amount of credit added to the second credit balance as the first credit. Internal credit subtraction means for subtracting from the balance,
The balance reading means includes an internal credit addition means for adding at least a part of the second credit balance to the first credit balance, and the amount of credit added to the first credit balance as the second credit. And an external credit subtracting means for subtracting from the balance. A communication means for communicating with an external server;
The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the balance writing unit and the balance reading unit directly communicate with the external recording medium without using the communication unit. The game device is a game device in which a plurality of players can play a game simultaneously, and each player holds the first credit balance,
A transfer source designating unit for designating which one of a plurality of players has to execute the balance writing unit from the first credit balance;
A destination designation means for designating which of the plurality of players the balance reading means is to be executed on the first credit balance held by the player;
The game device according to claim 1, further comprising:   The game device according to claim 1, wherein the recording medium is an RF tag that can communicate with a reader / writer provided in the game device.   4. The recording medium according to claim 1, wherein the recording medium includes a communication port capable of short-range wireless communication, and is a smartphone in which an application capable of registering the second credit balance is installed. 5. Game device. The balance writing means adds all of the first credit balance to the second credit balance and subtracts the first credit balance to zero;
The balance reading means adds all of the second credit balance to the first credit balance and subtracts the second credit balance until it is zero. Game device. It further includes an input means for inputting user operations,
When communication with the recording medium is started in a state where a user operation is input to the input unit, the balance writing unit determines that the writing mode for subtracting the first credit balance is set. Run
When communication with the recording medium is started in a state where no user operation is input to the input means, it is determined that the read mode for adding the first credit balance is set, and the balance read means Run the
The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 6. When communication with the recording medium is started,
If the first credit balance is positive and the second credit balance is zero, it is determined that the writing mode for subtracting the first credit balance is set, and the balance writing means is executed. ,
If the first credit balance is zero and the second credit balance is positive;
Determining that the reading mode for adding the first credit balance is set and executing the balance reading means;
The game device according to claim 6. A method of transferring credits from one of two or more game devices to the other,
Count the first credit balance that is credited by the player or consumed or given as the game progresses and increases or decreases inside the game device,
At least a part of the first credit balance is added to the second credit balance recorded on an external recording medium, and the credit amount added to the second credit balance is subtracted from the first credit balance. ,
Adding at least a portion of the second credit balance to the first credit balance and subtracting the amount of credit added to the first credit balance from the second credit balance;
Credit transfer method.