JP2008245851A - Game system and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system in which a plurality of bets can be performed simultaneously with respect to games played in a plurality of game tables, and to provide a program. <P>SOLUTION: The game system includes: the plurality of game tables 1; terminals 2 for dealers; a plurality of terminals 3 for users; a management server 4; a network 5 connecting them; and photographing cameras 6 for photographing a state of game played in each game table 1. The display part 3b of each terminal 3 for the user displays the game state photographed by the photographing camera 6 and bet information for each game table 1. A display changeover part 3c changes over the displaying of the game state for each game table 1. An input part 3a inputs the bet information with respect to the displayed game of the game table 1. A communication part 3d transmits the input bet information to the management server 4. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game system and a program, and more particularly, to a game system and a program capable of simultaneously placing a plurality of bets on a game played on a plurality of game tables.

  In general, a baccarat game is well known as one of casino games.

  Conventionally, various systems for managing and supporting baccarat games have been proposed.

  For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses an input device for inputting bout data of baccarat game in association with the appearance order, and a display for displaying a series of output data input in association with the appearance order in the form of a result table. A baccarat game play support system including a device has been proposed. According to this Baccarat game play support system, it is said that the tendency of appearance of each game table can be presented to the user in an easy-to-understand manner (hereinafter, this technique is referred to as Conventional Example 1).

  Also, a so-called online baccarat game in which an imaginary game field is opened on a server using CG (computer graphics) and a game is accessed from a terminal device such as a personal computer using a network such as the Internet. A system is also known (hereinafter, this technique is referred to as Conventional Example 2).

Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a card image photographing means for photographing a card image of a baccarat game, a card image distribution means for delivering a card image taken by the card image photographing means, and a card for displaying the distributed card image. The present inventor has proposed a baccarat game system provided with an image display means. According to this baccarat game system, a large number of users can participate in a game being played at the same table at the same time, and the user can play in a concentrated manner in a personal space. It is possible to reduce costs by reducing the number of dealers to be discarded, reducing the number of cards to be discarded, and to completely wipe out allegations of fraud while maintaining a sense of reality and tension. 3).
JP 2003-220169 A JP 2005-168664 A

  In Conventional Example 1, all dealers and users need to sit at one table, so there is a limit to the number of people who can participate at the same time. There wasn't.

  In addition, since the user needs to sit around one table, even if there is a user who wants to play the game in a concentrated or relaxed manner, a personal space cannot be provided.

  Also, from the viewpoint of game operation, even if there are no users, the dealer must be on standby, and if a large number of tables are prepared, the dealer also has to wait for a large number of costs. However, there was a problem that it was expensive.

  Furthermore, it is desirable to discard the card once used for preventing fraud, but there is a problem that the cost of the card increases if it is discarded even if there are few users.

  In Conventional Example 2, the user can play the game while concentrating or relaxing in a wide personal space such as at home, but basically the user plays the game alone against the program while watching the CG. There was a problem that the feeling of feeling and tension was extremely lacking.

  In addition, since the user is playing a game depending on the program, the suspicion that the probability operation or the like is internally performed cannot be completely wiped out.

  In Conventional Example 3, since it is only possible to bet on a game being played on one game table, it is a wasteful time for the user after betting until the game starts, for the store side. There was a problem that profits were lost because the user lost the opportunity to bet.

  In addition, when trying to bet on a game being played on another game table, there is a problem that the game must be ended once and the operation is troublesome.

  Furthermore, if a bet is placed on a game being played on a plurality of game tables, there is a problem in that it is necessary to operate using a plurality of personal computers and equipment costs are required.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game system and program capable of simultaneously placing a plurality of bets on a game being performed on a plurality of game tables. To do.

The game system of the present invention is performed by a plurality of game tables, a dealer terminal for inputting result information of a game being performed at each game table, a plurality of user terminals, and each game table. A game system comprising: a management server for managing a game being played; a network for connecting a dealer terminal, a user terminal, and a management server; and a photographing means for photographing a game situation performed in each of the game tables Because
The dealer terminal includes means for inputting game result information, and means for transmitting the input game result information to the management server.
Each of the user terminals has a means for displaying the game situation photographed by the photographing means, a means for switching the display of the game situation for each game table, and a game on the displayed game table. Means for inputting bet information, means for displaying bet information for each game table, means for transmitting the input bet information to the management server,
The management server calculates means for receiving game result information transmitted from the dealer terminal and bet information transmitted from the user terminal, and payout information based on the received game result information and bet information. And means for transmitting the calculated payout information to the user terminal,
The user terminal includes means for receiving payout information transmitted to the management server, and means for displaying the received payout information.
It is characterized by this.

  The user terminal may automatically determine the bet after a predetermined time has elapsed after betting on a game at a predetermined table.

  The management server includes means for creating ruled line information based on game result information in each game table, and means for transmitting the created ruled line information to the user terminal. You may have a means to receive the ruled line information transmitted from the management server, a means to display the received ruled line information, and a means to switch the display of the ruled line information for each game table.

  The program according to the present invention causes a computer to execute processing performed by each means of the user terminal.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, since it is possible to bet simultaneously on games played on a plurality of game tables, many games can be enjoyed for the user, and the user can bet on the store side. The chances of being able to set up will increase dramatically, leading to increased profits.

  In addition, when a bet is placed on a game being played on another game table, the operability is improved because the game can be made without ending.

  Furthermore, when betting on a game played on a plurality of game tables, it is possible to make a bet on a single terminal, so that equipment costs can be reduced.

  According to the second aspect of the invention, it is possible to save the trouble of pressing a button for confirming a bet, and the operability when betting on a plurality of game tables is remarkably improved.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the ruled line information for each game table can be displayed, which is useful for betting on a plurality of game tables and is convenient for the user.

  According to the invention which concerns on Claim 4, the program which has the said effect can be provided.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1A is a block diagram showing a configuration of a game system according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1B is a block diagram showing a configuration of a dealer terminal, and FIG. 1C is a configuration of a user terminal. (D) is a block diagram showing a configuration of the management server.

  As shown in FIG. 1A, the game system according to the first embodiment of the present invention is performed by a plurality of game tables 1 for playing a game such as a baccarat game and each game table 1. It is performed at each dealer's terminal 2 for inputting the result information of the game being played, a plurality of user terminals 3 used by users participating in the game being performed at each game table 1, and each game table 1. A management server 4 that manages the game being played, a network 5 that connects the dealer terminal 2, the user terminal 3, and the management server 4, and a photographic camera 6 that captures the game situation being performed in each game table 1. (Photographing means).

  The dealer terminal 2 is an information processing apparatus having a connection function with the network 5 as shown in FIG. The dealer terminal 2 is connected to the input unit 2a such as a keyboard, a numeric keypad, and a mouse for inputting various data, a display unit 2b such as a display for displaying various data, and the network 5, and transmits and receives various information. A communication unit 2c such as a modem, a terminal adapter, or a DSU (Digital Service Unit); a storage unit 2d that stores various data; an input unit 2a, a display unit 2b, a communication unit 2c, and a control unit 2e that controls the storage unit 2d; Have

  The game result information is input by the input unit 2 a of the dealer terminal 2 and transmitted to the management server 4 via the network 5 by the communication unit 2 c.

  As shown in FIG. 1C, the user terminal 3 displays an input unit 3a such as a touch panel for inputting various data, a display unit 3b such as a display for displaying various data, and a display of the display unit 3b for each game. A display switching unit 3c for switching each table 1, a communication unit 3d such as a modem, a terminal adapter, and a DSU (Digital Service Unit) for transmitting and receiving various information connected to the network 5, and a memory for storing various data It has a unit 3e, an input unit 3a, a display unit 3b, a display switching unit 3c, a communication unit 3d, and a control unit 3f that controls the storage unit 3e.

  The display unit 3 b of the user terminal 3 displays the game situation photographed by the photographing camera 6 and bet information for each game table 1. The display switching unit 3 c switches the display of the game situation for each game table 1. The input unit 3a inputs bet information for the game in the displayed game table 1. The communication unit 3d transmits the input bet information to the management server 4.

  As shown in FIG. 1D, the management server 4 is an information processing apparatus such as a workstation server. The management server 4 receives a bet information transmitted from the user terminal 3 and a game result information transmitted from the dealer terminal 2, a bet information storage unit 4b that stores the received bet information, A game result information storage unit 4c that stores the received game result information, a payout information calculation unit 4d that calculates payout information for each user based on the bet information and the game result information, and ruled line information based on the game result information A ruled line information creating unit 4e for creating the game result information, payout information, and ruled line information to the user terminal 3.

  The game result information, the payout information, and the ruled line information transmitted from the management server 4 are received by the communication unit 3d of the user terminal 3, and the game result information, the payout information, and the ruled line information are displayed by the display unit 3b. Further, the display of the ruled line information can be switched for each game table 1 by the display switching unit 3c. As a result, the ruled line information for each game table 1 can be displayed, which is useful for betting on a plurality of game tables 1 and is convenient for the user.

  The network 5 is a LAN (Local Area Network), the Internet, or the like. The photographic camera 6 shoots an image of a card or a shooter actually used in the game. Image data photographed by the photographing camera 6 is transmitted to the user terminal 3, and the user terminal 3 receives the image data and displays it on the display unit 3b. Further, the image data may be displayed on a large display 7 such as a plasma display or a liquid crystal display.

  FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an installation example of the game system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The example shown in FIG. 2 is a case where the user space 8 and the dealer space 9 are in the same game place, where the dealer space 9 is in front of the game place and the user space 8 is behind the space. In the dealer space 9, a plurality of (for example, three) game tables 1 for performing a baccarat game using cards are installed. On the game table 1, a shooter 10, a dealer terminal 2, and a banker card are provided. Only what is necessary for the dealer, such as an arrangement position and a player card arrangement position, is provided, and there is no place for a user (user) to place a bet as provided on a normal baccarat table. Therefore, a smaller table than the conventional table is used for the game table 1.

  On the game table 1, only the dealer 11 stands or sits so as to face the user 12, and the baccarat game proceeds. This baccarat game is a baccarat game that is actually played on the game table.

  On the other hand, a plurality of (for example, 20) user tables 13 and chairs 14 are installed in the user space 8, and a user terminal 3 is provided on each user table 13. The user 12 can sit one by one so as to face the game table 1 and can see the screen of the display unit 3b (display) of the user terminal 3, the large display 7, and the dealer 11. By using the user table 13 as a personal table, a personal space can be provided to the user 12 as a user.

  In this way, not all the users who are users sit on one table, but by separating the baccarat game table into the game table 1 and the user table 13, a wide personal space can be provided. No. 12 can participate in the game in a concentrated manner or with a clear space without diverting attention to the play of others.

  The user space 8 and the dealer space 9 do not necessarily have to be in the same place. For example, the user space 8 is installed in a cafe, a restaurant, a hotel room, a home room, etc. It may be connected to the network 5 such as. In this case, an actual baccarat game is played in the dealer space 9, and the user can bet in a cafe, restaurant, hotel room, home room, or the like.

  Further, the plurality of dealer spaces 9 need not be the same place, and may be installed in different places or countries.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the display unit of the user terminal 3.

  In FIG. 3, reference numeral 15 denotes a monitor, which displays an image of the card C, an image of the shooter 10 and the like that are photographed by the photographing camera 6 and actually used in the game of each table.

  Reference numeral 16 denotes a ruled line display field in which baccarat ruled lines are displayed.

  Reference numeral 17 denotes a touch panel type table selection button. When the table selection button 17 is touched by hand, an image displayed on the corresponding game table 1 is displayed on the monitor, and a ruled line of the game is displayed in the ruled line display column 16. It switches as follows.

  Reference numeral 18 denotes a table progress status display column indicating the progress status of each table. In the table progress status display column 18, for example, “betting is possible”, “betting is about to end”, “ending is 10 seconds”, “ending is 1 second”, “betting is completed” “Is”, “game start”, “determining (results are being counted)”, “determined: BANKER (or PLAYER, TIE)”, etc.

  Further, when the game table 1 is not opened (no game is played), “table closed”, “shooter finished” when the shooter 10 is finished, and “correct result” when the result is corrected. “Medium” or the like is displayed.

  Reference numeral 19 denotes a bet input column of the currently selected game table 1.

  For example, a bet can be made by touching in the area of the bunker, and the bet amount is displayed.

  Reference numeral 20 denotes a bet display column for displaying how much bet is placed on the other game table 1.

  In the normal table game baccarat, there are three types of bets: players, bunker (player and bunker are called main line), and tie bets. As shown in FIG. 3, super 6, 6, draw, jackpot, etc. An extra bed input field 21 may be provided. Here, Super 6 is a bet on whether or not a bunker wins by 6, 2 draw is a bet on whether or not a tie game is 2, and a jackpot is a bet on whether or not a specific role is played.

  Reference numeral 22 denotes a reserve button for reserving the terminal when the user leaves the seat in the toilet or the like.

  Reference numeral 23 denotes a clear button for clearing all bet amounts.

  Reference numeral 24 denotes a re-bet button that is touched when a bet of the same amount as in the previous game is bet.

  Reference numeral 25 denotes a menu button for displaying a menu for reading / writing credits into a card.

  Reference numeral 26 denotes a bet amount and payout display column.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the game system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  First, a shooter start process is performed (step S1). Specifically, the dealer 11 often shuffles 6 or 8 playing cards and sets them on the shooter 10.

  Next, the user 12 uses the user terminal 3 to win a bunker victory, a player victory, or a tie (draw) (step S2). It is also possible to bet on an extra bet. The user refers to the ruled line information as reference data for betting.

  When a bet is placed on a game being played on another game table 1 (step S3), when the table selection button is touched, an image being played on the corresponding table is displayed on the monitor 15, and the game The ruled line information of the game being played in the table 1 is switched so as to be displayed in the ruled line display field 16, and a bet can be placed on the game being played in the switched game table 1 (step S4).

  After betting, another game table 1 can be bet until a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) elapses (step S5), and when the predetermined time elapses, the bet is automatically confirmed (step S6). This saves the trouble of pressing a button for confirming a bet and significantly improves the operability when betting on a plurality of game tables 1.

  The input bet information is transmitted to the management server 4 via the network 5. Renewal from each user terminal 3 is processed individually.

  The management server 4 receives bet information from the user terminal 3 and stores it in the bet information storage unit 4b.

  Next, the dealer 11 removes the card from the shooter 10, starts the game (step S7), and ends the game according to a predetermined rule (step S8). The progress of the baccarat game is shot by the shooting camera 6, and the user 12 not only looks at the actual dealer 11 but also through the monitor 15 and the large display 7 of the user terminal 3 and the card C and the shooter 10 in the game. Etc. can be seen in real time and in detail.

  Next, the dealer 11 inputs a game result through the dealer terminal 2 (step S9). Specifically, it is input whether the banker and the player's card are outstanding, whether the banker or the player has won or drawn.

  The input game result information is transmitted to the management server 4 via the network 5. The management server 4 receives the game result information from the dealer terminal 2 and stores it in the game result information storage unit 4c.

  Next, the payout information calculation unit 4d of the management server 4 calculates payout information for each user based on the bet information and the game result information (step S10).

  Next, the ruled line information creation unit 4e of the management server 4 creates ruled line information based on the game result information (step S11).

  Next, the management server 43 transmits game result information, payout information, and ruled line information to the user terminal 3.

  Next, the user terminal 3 receives game result information, payout information, and ruled line information.

  Next, the display unit of the user terminal 3 displays game result information, payout information, and ruled line information (step S12). It should be noted that the display of the user terminal 3 of the user who has lost the prediction displays that the prediction has been lost.

  Next, if a card remains in the shooter 10 in step S13, the process returns to step S2 to repeat the game. If no card remains in the shooter 10, shooter end processing is performed (step S14), and the game is completed.

  Since one game takes about one minute and one shooter is about 60 games, it takes about one hour from the start to the end of the shooter.

  In addition, the user terminal 3 may have a function of playing a jackpot game such as blackjack or let it ride, and in that case, even a user who does not participate in the baccarat game plays the jackpot game. Therefore, the operation rate of the user terminal 3 can be improved.

  According to the game system according to the first embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to bet simultaneously on a game being performed on a plurality of game tables 1, so that a user can enjoy many games, For the store side, the opportunity for the user to bet is dramatically increased, leading to an increase in profit.

  In addition, when a bet is placed on a game being played on another game table 1, the game can be performed without ending the game, thus improving operability.

  Furthermore, when a bet is placed on a game played on a plurality of game tables 1, it can be done with one terminal, so that the equipment cost can be reduced.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5, the second embodiment of the present invention relates to a program 27 for controlling the user terminal 3 described above. The program 27 may be recorded on a recording medium such as a magnetic disk, a CD-ROM, or a semiconductor memory, or may be downloaded via a network.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the technical matters described in the claims.

  For example, the ruled line information creating unit 4e of the management server 4 can create a plurality of different types of ruled line information, and the display unit 3b of the user terminal 3 can display the plurality of ruled line information simultaneously or by switching. You may comprise so that it can do.

  The present invention can also be applied to a betting game other than a baccarat game.

(A) is a block diagram showing a configuration of a game system according to the first embodiment of the present invention, (B) is a block diagram showing a configuration of a dealer terminal, and (C) shows a configuration of a user terminal. Block diagram (D) is a block diagram showing the configuration of the management server. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of installation of the game system which concerns on the 1st example of an embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the screen of a user terminal. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the game system which concerns on the example of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the 2nd Example of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1: Game table 2: Dealer terminal 3: User terminal 4: Management server 5: Network 6: Shooting camera (shooting means)
7: Large display 8: User space 9: Dealer space 10: Shooter 11: Dealer 12: User 13: User table 14: Chair 15: Monitor 16: Ruled line display column 17: Table selection button 18: Table progress status display Field 19: Bet input field 20: Bet display field 21: Extra bet input field 22: Reserve button 23: Clear button
24: Re-bet button 25: Menu button 26: Bet amount and dividend display column 27: Program

Claims (4)

Multiple gaming tables,
A dealer terminal for inputting result information of a game being performed at each game table;
A plurality of user terminals;
A management server for managing the games being performed at each game table;
A network connecting a dealer terminal, a user terminal, and a management server, and
Photographing means for photographing a game situation being performed at each of the game tables;
A game system comprising:
The dealer terminal includes means for inputting game result information, and means for transmitting the input game result information to the management server.
Each of the user terminals has a means for displaying the game situation photographed by the photographing means, a means for switching the display of the game situation for each game table, and a game in the displayed game table. Means for inputting bet information, means for displaying bet information for each of the game tables, and means for transmitting the input bet information to the management server,
The management server calculates means for receiving game result information transmitted from the dealer terminal and bet information transmitted from the user terminal, and payout information based on the received game result information and bet information. And means for transmitting the calculated payout information to the user terminal,
The user terminal includes means for receiving payout information transmitted to the management server, and means for displaying the received payout information.
A game system characterized by that.   2. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the user terminal automatically determines the bet when a predetermined time elapses after betting on the game on the predetermined table. The management server has means for creating ruled line information based on game result information of each game table, and means for transmitting the created ruled line information to the user terminal,
The user terminal includes means for receiving ruled line information transmitted from the management server, means for displaying the received ruled line information, and means for switching the display of the ruled line information for each game table. ,
A game system characterized by that.   A program for causing a computer to execute processing performed by each means of the user terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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