JP2005131252A - Game method using communication and its game system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game method and a game system for determining a probability by a satisfactory and interesting method even for both the game user side and the game sponsor side. <P>SOLUTION: In this game method, when a user inputs an identification number such as an ID number by connecting to a server site, the registration point number of the user and a selectable game are displayed on a terminal display of the user; when the user designates and transmits a using point number by selecting a game, the game is started; when the user wins in the game, a predetermined point number is added to the registration point number of the user; and when the user is defeated in the game, a designated point number is subtracted from the registration point number of the user. The total of increase/decrease values of the point number of the user is substantially set to zero, and a probability of individual users making a hit in the game is changed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

   The present invention belongs to the technical field of a system that provides a means for utilizing a product service point obtained as a service by a customer who has purchased a product or the like.

In recent years, retailers that provide products and services have provided customers with service points according to the purchase amount in order to increase their ability to attract customers and promote sales, and customers can purchase products and other services according to the accumulated points. The system that receives the signal has been developed and is becoming popular. An example of such a system is described in Patent Document 1, for example. According to this system, a card with a product purchase point code is issued to a user in response to a product purchase at a store, the user inputs the product purchase point code through the user terminal, and transmits it to the server. , The number of points obtained by the user's product purchase is accumulated cumulatively on the server side, and the user can receive various services such as games or shopping in accordance with the accumulated product purchase points. It is intended to improve the willingness to purchase products and the ability to promote sales.
Published patent publication, JP 2002-175458

  Note that the game using the product purchase points that can be used by the user includes a battle trade game or a gambling game in which a plurality of users are connected with their terminals and servers via a communication network. In the competitive trade game, betting on product purchase points, a competitive game such as a shogi game or an othello game is performed. A gambling game is a game in which a player purchases a product purchase point and plays a game such as a throttle machine game, a horse racing game, or a card game. When a win or loss is determined, the product is purchased under a predetermined condition according to the result of the game. Points increase or decrease.

  As described above, a competitive trade game requires a plurality of game users, and not only adjustments between game users (adjustment of the number of points to bet, adjustment of rules) are required, but also the time until the game ends. Therefore, there is a problem that it is difficult to smoothly advance the game. In addition, there is an advantage that a gambling game can be made by an individual and the time required for one game is short. However, the interest of the game depends on the winning rate of the game, that is, how to determine the return back to be returned to the game user. There is a problem that is greatly killed. The determination method of the probability of winning the game (or the winning rate of winning the game) has not been disclosed in Patent Document 1 and other patent documents, although there is a problem that the game user must be satisfied. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a method for determining a probability that can be understood by both the game user and the game organizer, and a game method and a game system in which the probability is determined by a method that causes interest to the game user. .

The present invention adopts the following configuration as means for solving the above problems. That is,
According to the first aspect of the present invention, when a user connects to a server site and inputs an identification number such as an ID number, the number of registered points of the user and selectable games are displayed on the terminal display of the user. Select a game, specify the number of points to use, and send it to start the game. When the user wins the game, the predetermined number of points is added to the user's registered points, and the user loses the game. In the game method in which the designated point number is subtracted from the registered point number of the user, the total increase / decrease value of the user's point number is made substantially zero, and the probability of hitting each user's game is changed. It is characterized by letting.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the probability change is given to each user in order to make the game interesting by making a correction for correcting an error in the total increase / decrease value of the number of points. It is characterized by including the change of.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the change in probability given to each user is selected from a plurality of probability change patterns prepared in advance. It is characterized by giving to.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the first to third aspects of the present invention, the correction is made at regular intervals in order to set the total increase / decrease value of the number of points to zero, or It is characterized in that the correction coefficient is obtained during an appropriately determined period.

  The invention according to claim 5 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the probability of hitting the game includes a probability obtained by multiplying a basic probability of the game by a correction coefficient and a probability change coefficient, The basic probability is the probability that the number of points that the user bets on the game is equal to the expected value obtained when the user hits the game, the correction coefficient is a coefficient representing the correction, and the probability change coefficient is given to each user It is characterized by a coefficient representing the change in probability.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, when a server site accessible from a terminal means such as a portable terminal of a user and an identification number such as an ID number registered in advance by the user are input, the number of registered points of the user, a game name, etc. A game is executed between the user's terminal and the server site when the game is started by specifying the number of points used by the user and the first transmission / reception means for displaying a certain content on the terminal display of the user Second transmission / reception means for transmitting / receiving a program and data for playing, game function means for playing a game, win / loss determination means for determining game win / loss, and point management means for managing the points scored and the number of points of the user And winning percentage determination means for determining the probability of winning the user's game.

  The invention according to claim 7 is the invention according to claim 6, wherein the winning percentage determining means sets a probability of hitting each user's game so that a sum of points scored by all users playing the game is substantially zero. It is characterized in that it comprises a calculation means for changing.

The invention according to claim 8 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the game includes a game using a throttle machine, a roulette, or a card.

  The invention according to claim 9 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the probability or coefficient is transmitted as non-display data to a terminal display of a user before the game starts. Yes.

  As described above, according to the configuration of the present invention, the total number of user points is made substantially zero, and the probability of hitting each individual user's game is changed. In addition, since the probability is determined by a method that causes interest, the user can enjoy the game with interest. As a result, it is possible to easily acquire customers and increase the sales volume.

  FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration of an entire embodiment for carrying out the present invention. In FIG. 1, a user 9 (A, B, C,...) Is a customer of a service company 10 that provides products, services, etc., and receives service points from the service company 10. As service points, for example, various service points can be considered in addition to JAL mileage. The users A, B, C,... Can be connected to the server site 14 via the relay station 12 by the mobile phones 11a and 11b, for example, the users A and B can be connected to the server site 14 by the mobile phones 11a and 11b. To the server site 14. The server site 14 includes user management means 15, game management means 16, point management means 17, winning percentage management means 18, fee management means 19, central management means 21, and memory 20. The fee management means 21 is affiliated with an external fee collection company 23.

  The user management means 15 manages registered users. For example, a registered user personal identification number (ID number) is managed. A user personal identification number is issued to unregistered users. It also manages the number of user accesses and the number of games. The game management means 16 manages the execution of the game from the start to the end of the game for each user. For example, it manages start reception of a game, display of a start screen, progress of a game, determination of game win / loss, display of profit / loss of points based on win / loss. The point management means 17 manages the overall points of each user. For example, management of reception of points sent from the service company 10 or a registered user or a new user, increase / decrease of points due to game win / loss, determination of positive / negative of remaining points, calculation of the total number of points, and the like.

  The winning percentage managing means 18 constantly monitors the total number of points of all users in the game, and determines the probability of winning the game (or also called the winning percentage for short) so that the increase or decrease of the total points becomes substantially zero. Are prepared, and a pattern is appropriately selected from the patterns to perform management such as changing the probability of each user. The fee management means 19 manages the game fee collected from the user according to the number of games of the user. The game fee is collected through the fee collection company 23. The memory 20 includes a nonvolatile memory such as a ROM and a disk and a volatile memory such as a RAM, and records an execution program, stores management data, and stores work data. The central management means 21 controls and manages each of the means 15 to 20 and 23 described above.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the flow of the procedure of the entire embodiment. In FIG. 2, in step S <b> 1, a person 9 who intends to participate in the game connects to the server site 14 from a terminal (mobile phone, personal computer) used by the person 9. In step S2, the user management means 15 determines whether the ID number has been registered or not registered. If it has been registered, the process proceeds to step S3 to determine whether there are any remaining points. However, in this case, in addition to the case where the remaining points are zero, if there is not enough to play one game, the remaining amount and the fact that the game is impossible are displayed on the terminal display 11 of the user. If there are remaining points, the process proceeds to step S4. If the ID number is not registered in step 2, the rule is displayed in step S5. If the user agrees in step S6, the process proceeds to step S7, where the service company 10 is contacted to request the sending of points (step S7), or the user himself / herself sends the points (step S8).

In step S9, when the points are received, the user management means 15 is contacted, and the user management means 15 issues an ID number and displays it on the terminal display 11 of the user. When the user starts the game, the process proceeds to step S4. If no points are received within a predetermined time (or period) in step S9, a message is displayed and the process ends (step S12). In step S16, when the game management means 16 receives the input of the ID number, the number of remaining points and possible game names are displayed on the terminal display 11 of the user. In step S14, the game is started. The progress of the game will be described based on a specific example in FIG.

Based on the flowchart of FIG. 3, the system will be specifically described by taking a throttle machine as an example. First, a user connects to a server site from a mobile terminal, inputs an ID number, and displays a selection screen (steps S1 to S13). On the selection screen, the number of points owned by the user and the title of the game are displayed (step S13). The user inputs selection of a game to be played (step S15) and the number of points to be used (step S16). Here, select the throttle machine, enter the number of points to be used, and press the confirmation button. By this operation, the server transmits game software, the number of points to be used, the probability of hitting the game (game basic probability, correction coefficient, probability change coefficient) and a calculation program to the terminal (step S17). However, the probability of hitting the game and the calculation program are sent as non-display data and are not displayed on the screen.

The probability of winning the game (that is, the winning rate of each user) is made different for each user terminal. The probability of winning the game is calculated to be a numerical value obtained by multiplying the basic probability by the correction coefficient and the probability change coefficient. Here, the basic probability is a value obtained by determining the probability so that the number of points bet and the number of points obtained by the user are equal. For example, when the number of points obtained by adding the same number of points as the number of points betted when the user wins (that is, when the number of points doubles), the basic probability is “1/2 = 0. 5 ".

The correction coefficient is a coefficient for making the increase and decrease of the total number of points substantially coincide. For example, if the increase in the server-side total for a certain period (for example, one day) is +100,000 points, the total number of games played in that period is 1 million times, and the number of points per game is 20 points, The correction factor is determined as follows.
That is, the correction coefficient = 1 + 100,000 points / (20 points * 1 million times). As a result, the correction coefficient is made larger than 1 so that the increase in the total number of points on the server side becomes zero. The symbol “/” means division, and the symbol “*” means multiplication.

The probability change coefficient varies the probability of each terminal, and is selected from an appropriate random number having an average value of 1. Actually, 10,000 random numbers having an average value of 1 are prepared in advance, and these are randomly extracted and assigned sequentially. Alternatively, the probability change coefficient may be changed with time in order to make the game more enjoyable. For example, a large number of change patterns in which a plurality of probability values are set are prepared, randomly selected and sent as non-display data to the user's terminal, and the probability change coefficient is changed as the number of games progresses. As the change pattern, for example, the probability of being hit at the beginning of the game is increased and the user is drawn into the game, and the result is appropriate at the end. This probability change coefficient and change pattern are important factors in making the game interesting.

  Next, a method for realizing the probability (Pg) of hitting this game with a throttle machine will be described. For example, it is assumed that each digit of the throttle machine is a number from 0 to 9, and the user hits when the three-digit numbers “A, B, C” match. That is, the first digit “A” may be arbitrary, and both the second digit “B” and the third digit “C” only need to match the first digit “A”. . Therefore, p2 and p3 are determined so that the product (p2 * p3) of the probability (p2) of “B” and the probability (p3) of “C” is equal to the probability value of winning the game. In the case of p2 = p3, p2 = p3 = square root of the probability of winning the game (Pg). The program for calculating the probabilities p2 and p3 is transmitted as non-display data to each terminal together with the probability of winning the game in advance.

In step S18, the game is started. This is started by pressing the “PLAY” button on the display screen. In the throttle machine, there is a window that can display three numbers. By pressing the ▲ button on the mobile phone, the numbers and pictograms in the first window start rotating, and the brake is applied by pressing the ▼ button. Finally, it stops and displays the selected number / pictogram in the first window. Similarly, the second number / pictogram is selected using the ▲ and ▼ buttons, and the third number / pictogram is confirmed using the ▲ / ▼ buttons. When a combination of numbers and pictograms corresponding to the game is made, the score points are displayed (step S19) and added to the number of used points (step S20). The game is advanced by repeating this operation.

When the used points are used up and when the user presses the end button of the game, the game is ended and the score at that time is automatically transmitted to the server. The server adds the number of points to the user's account according to the transmitted information, and at the same time records the game usage fee, and is billed by a method approved by the user in advance for each predetermined period later.

  The embodiments and examples of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to the examples, and there are design changes and the like without departing from the gist of the present invention. Are also included in the present invention. For example, other known techniques may be applied to a portion using a conventional known technique. The target game is not limited to the throttle machine, and may include a game using roulette or a card (poker, blackjack, etc.).

  As described above, according to the configuration of this embodiment, since the expected value of the number of points bet and the number of returned points are substantially the same, the user can participate in the game with peace of mind. The effect that it can be obtained. In addition, the probability of hitting the game can be determined so as to cause interest, so that an effect of enjoying the game can be obtained. As a result, it is possible to easily acquire customers and to increase the sales volume.

It is a flowchart figure which shows the whole procedure of embodiment. The Example which shows the specific case of embodiment is shown. It is a block diagram which shows the function of the computer in embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

9 User 10 Service company 11 User terminal 12 Relay station 14 Website 23 Charge collection company

Claims (9)

When a user connects to a server site and inputs an identification number such as an ID number, the number of registered points and selectable games for the user are displayed on the terminal display of the user, and the user selects and uses the game. When the number is specified and transmitted, the game starts, and when the user wins the game, a predetermined number of points is added to the number of registered points of the user, and when the user loses the game, the specified number of points In the game method in which the number of registered points of the user is subtracted, the total increase / decrease value of the user's points is substantially zero, and the communication is characterized by changing the probability of hitting each user's game. Game method used. The communication according to claim 1, wherein the probability change includes a correction amount for correcting an error in the total increase / decrease value of the number of points and a change amount of a probability given to each user to make the game interesting. Game method using The communication according to claim 1, wherein the change in probability given to each user is selected from a plurality of probability change patterns prepared in advance and given to the user. Game method using 4. The communication according to claim 1, wherein, for the correction, a correction coefficient is obtained at regular intervals or appropriately determined in order to make the total increase / decrease value of the number of points zero. Game method used. The probability of hitting the game consists of the probability of multiplying the basic probability of the game by a correction coefficient and a probability change coefficient, and the basic probability equals the number of points that the user bets on the game and the expected value obtained when hitting the game 5. The communication according to claim 1, wherein the correction coefficient is a coefficient that represents the correction amount, and the probability change coefficient is a coefficient that represents a change in the probability given to each user. Game method using When a server site accessible from a terminal means such as a user's mobile terminal and an identification number such as an ID number registered in advance by the user are input, certain contents such as the number of registered points of the user and a game name are displayed on the terminal of the user. A first transmission / reception means displayed on the machine and a program and data for executing the game between the user's terminal and the server site when the game is started by specifying the number of points used by the user A second transmission / reception means, a game function means for playing a game, a win / loss determination means for determining game win / loss, a point management means for managing the points scored and the number of points of the user, and the probability of hitting the user's game A game system using communication, comprising: a winning percentage determining means for determining. 7. The winning percentage determining means comprises a calculating means for changing a probability of winning each user's game so that the sum of points scored by all users playing the game is substantially zero. A game system using the communication described in 1. The game method or game system using communication according to claim 1, wherein the game includes a game using a throttle machine, a roulette, or a card. 9. The game method or game system using communication according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the probability or coefficient is transmitted as non-display data to a user terminal display before the game starts.

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