JP2011078634A - Game system, server for portable terminal, and game server - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To control the progress of a game at desired timing even in the state that a user cannot operate a game terminal for the game that automatically progresses. <P>SOLUTION: A web server 4 connected with a game server 3 through a communication network 2 is connectable with the portable terminal 7 of a user through a communication network 6. The portable terminal 7 includes a game progress information presentation part 4011 for notifying of information relating to the progress of the game acquired from the game server 3, a game stop request part 4012 for notifying the game server 3 of a game execution stop instruction when receiving a game stop request from the portable terminal 7, and a settlement processing request part 4013 for notifying the game server 3 of a settlement processing execution instruction when receiving a game settlement request from the portable terminal 7. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game system, a mobile terminal server, and a game server.

  An online game that allows a terminal such as a personal computer or a game machine to execute an arbitrary software program by connecting to a game server such as a game maker via a communication line has become widespread. In an online game, a user can enjoy various games by connecting to a game server via a communication line from a home game machine or the like. In such an online game, the game proceeds on the game server by the user operating the terminal.

  On the other hand, apart from the terminal operation by the user, there is one in which the game server has a function to automatically advance the game by a program. In such a game, the game progresses even when the user is not operating the terminal, so the progress of the game may be disadvantageous for the user without the user's knowledge. For example, there are many games where you can get a medal, advance to the next game stage, etc. by clearing predetermined conditions in the game, but even if you earn game points until you can clear the conditions, There may be situations where you lost points without your knowledge. For this reason, there has been a demand for the user to always check the progress of the game even when going out.

  In Patent Literature 1, a game device progresses a game regardless of a game player's game input to the game device in accordance with a game program, and a mobile terminal registered in advance by the game player in response to a change in the progress of game content. A game control method for performing a predetermined notification is described. Thereby, the user can check the progress of the game using the mobile terminal.

JP 2002-325974 A

  However, although the game server described in Patent Document 1 gives a predetermined notification to the portable terminal regarding the progress of the game, the user ends the game at a favorable timing using the portable terminal while going out and settles it. It cannot be processed.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a game system and a portable terminal server that allow a user to control the progress of a game at a desired timing even in a state where the user cannot operate the game terminal for a game that progresses automatically. And providing a game server.

  A game system according to the present invention includes a game server for executing a game and a game terminal connected to the game server via a communication line, and the game can be advanced by operating the game terminal. A mobile terminal server connected to the game server via the communication line, the mobile terminal server being connectable to the mobile terminal via the communication line, A game progress information presenting unit for notifying the mobile terminal of information related to the progress of the game acquired from the game server, and a game stop instruction to the game server when a game stop request is received from the mobile terminal When the game stop request unit to be notified and the game settlement request are received from the portable terminal, the game server is settled. A checkout process requesting unit for notifying the execution command of the game, and when the game server receives the execution stop command, the game stop unit for stopping the execution of the game in progress, and the checkout process execution command And a settlement processing unit that executes the settlement process for the game.

  Thus, when the game is progressing in an auto play state in which the game server automatically advances the game based on the most recent operation state, even if the user cannot operate the game terminal because the user is out, the user can Since the game can be stopped at a desired timing and the checkout process can be performed using, the game can be terminated in a situation advantageous to the user.

Further, it is preferable that the settlement processing unit does not accept the settlement process execution instruction from the game terminal when the settlement process execution instruction is received and the game settlement process is executed. .
Thereby, it is possible to prevent the settlement process from being performed repeatedly.

In addition, the mobile terminal server includes a game restart requesting unit that notifies the game server of a restart command for the game when the restart request for the game stopped from the mobile terminal is received. It is preferable that the server includes a game restarting unit that restarts the stopped game when receiving the restart command.
Thereby, after a user stops a game, even when he wants to restart the game without performing a checkout process, an operation can be performed using the mobile terminal.

In addition, the mobile terminal server includes an item presenting unit that presents a service item that the user possesses that can be used for the settlement of the game, and a service item presented by the item presenting unit. An item selection unit that notifies the settlement process request unit of the service item selected by the operation of the portable terminal, and the settlement process request unit sends the selected service together with an execution command of the settlement process to the game server. It is preferable that the item is notified, and the settlement processing unit executes a settlement process using the selected service item.
Thereby, the user can confirm the item which he owns also from the portable terminal 7, and can utilize it in the case of a checkout process.

In addition, the game server includes a mail information notification unit that notifies the mobile terminal server of mail information transmitted and received between the game terminal and the game server or another game terminal. It is desirable to provide a mail transmission / reception unit that enables browsing of the mail from the portable terminal and transmission of mail to the game server or the other game terminal.
Thereby, the user can browse the mail exchanged with the game server and other users even from the portable terminal 7, and can send the mail.

  The game may be a pachinko or pachislot simulation game, and the game server may have a function of automatically proceeding with the game.

  The portable terminal server according to the present invention is connected to a game server that executes a game based on an operation of the game terminal, and the portable terminal via a communication line, and the game terminal acquired from the game server is connected to the portable terminal. A game progress information presentation unit for notifying information related to progress; a game stop request unit for notifying the game server of an execution stop command for the game when a game stop request is received from the mobile terminal; A payment processing requesting unit for notifying the game server of a payment processing execution command when a game payment request is received.

  Thus, when the game is progressing in an auto play state in which the game server automatically advances the game based on the most recent operation state, even if the user cannot operate the game terminal because the user is out, the user can Since the game can be stopped at a desired timing and the checkout process can be performed using, the game can be terminated in a situation advantageous to the user.

  The game server according to the present invention is a game server that executes a game based on an operation of a game terminal, and is connected to a mobile terminal server connected to the mobile terminal via a communication line, via a communication line, From the mobile terminal server, when receiving an execution stop command notified based on a game stop request from the mobile terminal, from the game stop unit for stopping execution of the ongoing game, and the mobile terminal server, A settlement processing unit that executes a settlement process for the game when a settlement process execution command notified based on a settlement request from the mobile terminal is received.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, even if the user cannot operate a game terminal with respect to the game which advances automatically, a user can control progress of a game at a desired timing.

It is a figure which shows the structure of the game system by embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the game server by embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the web server by embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the screen in the portable terminal by embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the screen in the portable terminal by embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of operation | movement of the game system by embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the screen in the portable terminal by embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the screen in the portable terminal by embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the screen in the game terminal by embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the screen in the portable terminal by embodiment of this invention.

  Next, as the best mode for carrying out the present invention, by downloading a program according to the present invention from a game server to a personal computer via a network, a game machine (pachislot) installed in a game hall or the like The case of simulating the operation will be exemplified. However, the following embodiment is merely an application example of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the embodiment and can be variously modified and applied.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a game system 1 according to the embodiment. As shown in the figure, the game system 1 includes a game server 3, a web server (portable terminal server) 4, and a game terminal 5 connected via a communication network 2. Further, the Web server 4 can be connected to the mobile terminal 7 via the communication network 6.

  The communication network 2 may be any of the Internet, a LAN, a dedicated line, a packet communication network, a telephone line, a corporate network, other communication lines, combinations thereof, and the like, regardless of whether they are wired or wireless. Absent. The communication network 6 is a mobile phone network or the like.

  The game server 3 includes a CPU 301, a ROM 302, a RAM 303, a communication interface (I / F) 304, and a hard disk device (HD) 305. The game server 3 centrally controls each unit of the game server 3 by executing various control programs read into the RAM 303 from the storage device such as the ROM 302 and the HD 305 in the CPU 301. The storage device of the game server 3 stores a game program to be supplied to the game terminal 5. Such a game program can be transmitted to the game terminal 5 via the I / F 304 and the communication network 2.

  The Web server 4 includes a CPU 401, a ROM 402, a RAM 403, a communication interface (I / F) 404, and a hard disk device (HD) 405. The Web server 4 centrally controls each unit of the Web server 4 by executing various control programs read into the RAM 403 from a storage device such as the ROM 402 and the HD 405 in the CPU 401. The storage device of the Web server 4 stores an HTML file to be supplied to the mobile terminal 7. Such an HTML file can be transmitted to the portable terminal 7 via the I / F 404 and the communication network 6. The Web server 4 can transmit to the game server 3 via the I / F 404 and the communication network 2.

  The game terminal 5 includes a control device 51, a display device 52, and an operation input device 53. The game terminal 5 may be, for example, a home game machine in addition to a personal computer. By operating the game terminal 5, the user can connect to the game server 3 through the communication network 2 and play a game executed by the game server 3.

  The control device 51 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a communication interface (I / F), and a hard disk device (HD). The game terminal 5 centrally controls each unit of the game terminal 5 by executing various control programs read into the RAM from a storage device such as a ROM or an HD in the CPU.

  The display device 52 includes a CRT, a liquid crystal panel, and the like, and displays an image provided from the game server 3.

  The operation input device 53 is a keyboard, a mouse, or the like, and the game progresses when the operation input device 53 is operated by the user.

  The mobile terminal 7 includes a control device 71, a display device 72, and an operation input device 73. The portable terminal 7 is a portable game machine, a cellular phone, a PDA, or the like, and is not limited thereto as long as it is a small information device that can be carried and handled by the user. By operating the mobile terminal 7, the user can connect to the Web server 4 via the communication network 6 and obtain information regarding the progress of the game executed by the game server 3. As will be described later, the game in progress can be stopped and the settlement process can be performed, but the game cannot be played by operating the portable terminal 7.

  The control device 71 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a communication interface (I / F), and a hard disk device (HD). The CPU executes various control programs read into the RAM from a storage device such as a ROM or an HD. Each part of the portable terminal 7 is controlled centrally.

  The display device 72 includes a CRT, a liquid crystal panel, and the like, and displays an image provided from the Web server 4. The operation input device 73 is a keyboard, a touch panel, or the like, and various functions are realized by operating the operation input device 73 by a user.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing functional blocks realized by the CPU 301 executing various control programs read into the RAM 303 by the CPU 301 of the game server 3. As shown in FIG. 2, the game server 3 includes a game execution unit 3011, a game stop unit 3012, a settlement processing unit 3013, a game restart unit 3014, and a mail information notification unit 3015.

  The game execution unit 3011 executes an arbitrary game, for example, a pachislot simulation game, in response to various operation signals received from the game terminal 5.

  In the pachislot simulation game, the game server 3 receives an operation corresponding to “coin insertion” from the operation input device 53 and starts the game when the number of inserted coins reaches a predetermined value (for example, three). Is possible. Next, when an operation corresponding to “reel rotation start” is received from the operation input device 53, random numbers within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535) are generated, and according to the correspondence between the generated random numbers and winning combinations. The lottery result (whether or not winning and the type of winning combination in the case of winning) is determined. If the determined lottery result is winning of any winning combination, the effect image is displayed or the reel image is stopped according to the winning winning combination.

  When the reel image stop operation is completed, the game server 3 performs a process of incrementing and updating the number of coins corresponding to the winning combination for which the number of acquired coins is established, and also displays an effect corresponding to the established winning combination on the display device 52. To display. The established winning combination is “BB” (the winning combination established when “Red Seven” or “White Seven” is aligned on the active line) or “RB” (“BAR” is aligned on the effective line) In the case of a special role such as a winning combination), a special game process in which the type of winning combination, the winning probability, or the number of coins to be incremented when the winning combination is established is changed in a predetermined number of game processes after the next time. Execute.

  In the present embodiment, a pachislot simulation game is taken as an example of a game executed by the game execution unit 3011. However, the content of the game is not limited to this, and may be a pachinko simulation game, for example.

  Furthermore, the content of the game executed by the game execution unit 3011 is not limited as long as the following conditions are satisfied. First, in order for a user to play a game executed by the game execution unit 3011, authentication by a user ID and a password is required. Further, game points are given according to the game result. By performing the checkout process at the end of the game, the game points at the end of the game become the user's owned points at the start of the next game. Furthermore, even if the game points are the same at the start and end of the game, there is a possibility that the game points may change during the game. Further, when the user selects an auto play function (a function in which the game server automatically advances the game based on the most recent operation state) by operating the game terminal 5, the game can be executed by auto play.

  In the present embodiment, when the user selects the auto play function by operating the game terminal 5, the game execution unit 3011 of the game server 3 automatically inserts coins held by the user, and subsequently draws (reel rotation) ) Is executed, and the number of coins is increased or decreased according to the lottery result. A series of game simulations are repeated unless the user performs a play stop operation.

  When the game stop unit 3012 receives an execution stop command notified from the web server 4 based on the game stop request from the mobile terminal 7, the game stop unit 3012 has a function of stopping the execution of the ongoing simulation game.

  The settlement processing unit 3013 has a function of executing the settlement processing of the game when receiving the settlement processing execution instruction notified from the web server 4 based on the settlement request from the mobile terminal 7.

  The game restarting unit 3014 has a function of restarting the stopped game when receiving a restart command notified from the web server 4 based on the restart request of the stopped game from the mobile terminal 7.

  The mail information notifying unit 3015 uses the mail transmission / reception means (not shown) of the game server 3 to send or receive mail information sent / received between the game terminal 5 and the game server 3. It has a function of notifying the Web server 4 of information.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing functional blocks realized by the CPU 401 executing various control programs read into the RAM 403 by the CPU 401 of the Web server 4. As shown in the figure, the Web server 4 includes a game progress information presentation unit 4011, a game stop request unit 4012, a settlement processing request unit 4013, a game restart request unit 4014, an item presentation unit 4015, an item selection unit 4016, and a mail transmission / reception unit. 4017.

  The game progress information presentation unit 4011 has a function of notifying the mobile terminal 7 of information related to the progress of the game acquired from the game server 3. Information regarding the progress of the game is displayed on the display device 72 of the mobile terminal 7. For example, screens as shown in FIGS. 4A to 4D are displayed on the display device 72.

  FIG. 4A shows an example of a screen displayed when the game is in progress. As described above, in the present embodiment, the game server 3 can execute the auto play function. For example, when the user selects a game play by the auto play function by operating the game terminal 5 and goes out, the user can check the progress of the game using the mobile terminal 7 from the outside. FIG. 4A shows an example of a screen displayed when confirming information on a game in progress in such a situation. As shown in the figure, subtract the number of investment from the information of the virtual store being used (store on the network game), the information of the virtual gaming machine being used, and the current difference number (the number of coins held and the number of handed over) Information) is displayed. Note that since the game is in progress while the game progress status is being confirmed on the mobile terminal 7, the latest information can be displayed by clicking the “Update” button.

  4B to 4D show examples of screens displayed when winning combinations of “BB”, “RB”, and “AT” are established, respectively. Thus, the user can confirm the game situation on the screen of the mobile terminal 7 and can stop the game at a desired timing as will be described later.

  The game stop request unit 4012 has a function of notifying the game server 3 of a game execution stop command when a game stop request is received from the mobile terminal 7. The user can end the game at a desired timing after confirming the progress of the game on the screen of the mobile terminal 7. When the user performs a game stop request operation via the mobile terminal 7, the game stop request unit 4012 notifies the game server 3 of a game execution stop command, and the game being progressed by the auto play function in the game server 3. Stopped.

  The settlement process request unit 4013 has a function of notifying the game server 3 of a settlement process execution command when receiving a game settlement request from the mobile terminal 7. The user can perform a game settlement process using the mobile terminal 7 after stopping the game in progress by auto play via the mobile terminal 7.

  The game restart request unit 4014 has a function of notifying the game server 3 of a game restart command when receiving a restart request for a stopped game from the mobile terminal 7. After the user stops the progress of the game using the mobile terminal 7, the user can similarly restart the game stopped by operating the mobile terminal 7.

  The item presenting unit 4015 has a function of presenting service items that are owned by the user and that can be used when the game is settled. Here, the item is a right purchased by the user on the game maker's site, a right to receive a specific service on the site, an avatar that can be used, and the like. For example, in the case of an item called “5000 pieces of medal ticket”, the number of coins acquired by the game of pachislot is usually 10,000, and the medal can be obtained. You can get a medal. Information on items held by the user may be acquired from the game server 3 when displayed, or may be stored in a storage device of the Web server 4.

  The item list presented by the item presenting unit 4015 is displayed in the list box in the case where the item list is displayed when the user selects “item list” on the menu screen of the mobile terminal 7 and in the remote checkout confirmation screen described later. A list of items may be displayed.

  The item selection unit 4016 has a function of notifying the settlement processing request unit 4013 of the service item selected by the user by operating the mobile terminal 7 from the service items presented by the item presentation unit 4015. The user can select a desired item from the item list displayed in the list box on the checkout confirmation screen for remote checkout. The service content of the selected item is reflected in the settlement process described later.

  The mail transmission / reception unit 4017 enables browsing of mail from the mobile terminal 7 and transmission of mail to the game server 3 or another game terminal 5. The user uses the mobile terminal 7 to send / receive information between the game terminal 5 and the game server 3 using the mail transmission / reception means of the game server 3 or between the game terminals 5 of other users. You can view the information of the sent email.

  FIG. 5A is an example of the top screen of the mail function displayed on the mobile terminal 7. When the user selects mail viewing (inbox) on this screen, a screen as shown in FIG. 5B is displayed, and the game information notified from the mail information notification unit 3015 of the game server 3 to the Web server 4 is displayed. Mail transmitted / received between the terminal 5 and the game server 3 and mail transmitted / received between the game terminals 5 of other users can be viewed. In the network game, a plurality of users can form a team and compete for the number of coins acquired in a team battle. In that case, members of the team may communicate with each other about the status of the number of coins acquired. Such communication mail between members is performed between the game terminals 5 of the respective users via the game server 3. In the present embodiment, the exchanged mail can also be confirmed on the portable terminal 7.

  Furthermore, when the user selects “Create Mini-Mail” on the screen of FIG. 5A, a screen as shown in FIG. 5C is displayed, and the user can also send mail to other users. By inputting the destination and text on the screen of FIG. 5C and clicking “Confirm”, a screen as shown in FIG. 5D is displayed. By clicking “Send” on the screen of FIG. 5D, the mail is not sent, and a transmission completion screen as shown in FIG. 5E is displayed.

  Next, the operation of the game system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described using the flowchart of FIG. Here, as a precondition, it is assumed that the game terminal 5 is connected to the game server 3, the game is automatically in progress by the auto play function, and the user uses the mobile terminal 7 to perform the game stop and checkout process. The operation in the case of performing will be described.

  First, when the user operates the mobile terminal 7, the mobile server 7 accesses the Web server 4 (step S1). The Web server 4 transmits an html file that presents a login screen to the mobile terminal 7 (step S2). FIG. 7A is an example of a login screen displayed on the display device 72 of the mobile terminal 7. When the user inputs an ID and password using the operation input device 73 on this login screen and clicks the login button (step S3), login processing is executed in the web server 4 (step S4). A main menu screen as shown in (B) is displayed (step S5).

  The user clicks a link to a service to be used on the main menu screen. For example, when the user selects “Check Out”, the status of the game in progress can be confirmed by the auto play function. That is, the game progress information presentation unit 4011 of the Web server 4 acquires information regarding the progress of the game from the game server 3, and the screens as shown in FIGS. 4A to 4D are displayed on the display device 72 of the mobile terminal 7. Is done. As described above, the user can check the progress of the game on this screen and determine whether or not to stop the game.

  When the user selects “item list”, an item list held by the user can be browsed. That is, the item presenting unit 4015 of the Web server 4 presents the service item held by the user, and a screen as shown in FIG. 7C is displayed on the display device 72 of the mobile terminal 7.

  When the user selects “mini mail”, the mail transmission / reception unit 4017 displays the top screen of the mail function shown in FIG. When “application information” or “event information” is selected, an html file that displays information about an event held by a game application or a game maker is transmitted from the Web server 4 to the mobile terminal 7 and displayed on the display device 72 of the mobile terminal 7. Is done.

  In addition, when “notification of set number” is selected, a screen for setting and registering a service for notifying the mobile terminal 7 that the number of coins held by the user has reached a predetermined upper limit value or lower limit value is displayed. Is done. The user can set an upper limit value and a lower limit value of the number of coins on the displayed screen.

  When the user selects “remote checkout” on the main menu screen (step S6), an html file that displays precautions regarding remote checkout is transmitted from the web server 4 to the mobile terminal 7 (step S7). A screen as shown in FIG. 8A is displayed on the device 72.

  When the user clicks “stop application” on the screen of FIG. 8A, a game stop request is transmitted to the Web server 4 (step S8).

  Next, the game stop request unit 4012 of the Web server 4 notifies the game server 3 of a game execution stop command (step S9).

  When the game stop unit 3012 of the game server 3 receives a game execution stop command from the Web server 4, the game stop unit 3012 stops the execution of the ongoing game by the auto play function (step S <b> 10).

  After confirming the stop of the game in the game server 3, the Web server 4 transmits an html file for displaying a checkout confirmation screen to the mobile terminal 7 (step S11). A screen as shown in FIG. 8B is displayed on the display device 72 of the portable terminal 7. On the checkout confirmation screen, the current number of coin differences, the number of coins held, the number of investments, the number of transfers, etc. are displayed. In addition, the currently owned game points (Dolba), game points after settlement (points obtained in the current game), total points after settlement, and the like are displayed. In addition, an item list owned by the user is displayed in the list box by the item presentation unit 4015 of the Web server 4.

  When the user selects a desired item from the list box (step S12: YES), the item selection unit 4016 of the Web server 4 is notified of the selected item (step S13), and the item selection unit 4016 is selected. The adjusted item is notified to the checkout process request unit 4013 (step S14).

  When the user clicks the “Checkout” button on the checkout confirmation screen of the mobile terminal 7 (Step S15: YES), a game checkout request is transmitted to the Web server 4 (Step S16).

  The settlement process request unit 4013 of the Web server 4 notifies the game server 3 of a settlement process execution command (step S17). If an item is selected by the user at this time, the selected item is also notified to the game server 3.

  When the settlement processing unit 3013 of the game server 3 receives the settlement process execution command from the Web server 4, it executes the game settlement process (step S18). The settlement processing unit 3013 performs a game point settlement process based on the situation at the time when the game is stopped. At this time, when an item is selected by the user, a settlement process reflecting the service content of the selected item is performed. For example, when a medal can be obtained by the number of coins at the time of settlement, a process of adding the number of medal is also performed. Further, the settlement processing unit 3013 is configured not to accept the settlement process execution command from the game terminal 5 during the settlement process based on the request from the portable terminal 7.

  When the Web server 4 confirms the end of the payment process in the game server 3, the Web server 4 transmits an html file for displaying a payment completion screen to the mobile terminal 7 (step S19). A screen as shown in FIG. 9C is displayed on the display device 72 of the portable terminal 7 (step S20). If a medal is confirmed by the current payment, the information is displayed.

  On the other hand, when the user has stopped the game once but wants to restart the game without paying it, the user clicks “return to play” on the checkout confirmation screen of the mobile terminal 7 (step S21: YES). Then, a game restart request is transmitted to the Web server 4 (step S22).

  The game restart request unit 4014 of the Web server 4 notifies the game server 3 of a game restart command (step S23).

  When the game restarting unit 3014 of the game server 3 receives a restart command from the Web server 4, the game restarting unit 3014 restarts the stopped game (step S24).

  When an execution stop command is notified from the Web server 4 to the game server 3 based on a game stop request from the mobile terminal 7 to the Web server 4, the display device of the game terminal 5 is kept until the game is restarted. At 52, a comment box as shown in FIG. 9 is displayed. While this comment box is displayed, the settlement process from the game terminal 5 cannot be performed, and the settlement processing unit 3013 accepts only the settlement request from the Web server 4.

  Also, a certain time has passed since the execution stop command is notified from the Web server 4 to the game server 3 based on the game stop request from the mobile terminal 7 to the Web server 4, and neither the settlement request nor the game restart request is transmitted. Then, the game server 3 automatically restarts the game. When the user clicks the “Checkout” button on the screen of FIG. 8B while the game is restarted by the game server 3, a time-out screen as shown in FIG. 10A is displayed. If the user wants to stop the game again, he / she can stop the game again by clicking “stop application” on the screen shown in FIG.

  Further, when the user performs an “app stop” operation on the mobile terminal 7, if the game is in a slot reel rotation or the like and cannot be stopped immediately, as shown in FIG. Is displayed on the display device 72 of the portable terminal 7 by the Web server 4. When the user clicks the “update” button on this screen, the progress of the game is confirmed again, and if it is possible to stop the game, the game stop unit 3012 executes the game stop process, and FIG. Move to the checkout confirmation screen shown.

  9 is displayed on the display device 52 of the game terminal 5 when the game is stopped by a request from the mobile terminal 7, but when the comment box is closed on the game terminal 5, the Web server 4, the error screen shown in FIG. 10C is displayed on the display device 72 of the portable terminal 7. When this screen is displayed, the user clicks “stop application” again on this screen, and causes the game server 3 to execute a game stop process.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the game is automatically advanced by the auto play function, the user can operate the mobile terminal 7 even when the user cannot operate the game terminal 5 because the user is out. However, since the game can be stopped at a desired timing and the settlement process can be performed, the game can be terminated in a situation advantageous to the user.

  In addition, since the settlement processing unit 3013 does not accept the execution instruction of the settlement process from the game terminal 5 during the settlement process based on the request from the mobile terminal 7, the settlement process is performed in duplicate. Can be prevented.

  In addition, by clicking “return to play” on the payment confirmation screen of the mobile terminal 7, a game restart request is transmitted to the Web server 4, and the stopped game can be restarted. Even if it is desired to restart the game without performing the checkout process after the stop, the operation can be performed from the mobile terminal 7.

  In addition, on the mobile terminal 7 settlement confirmation screen, the item presenting unit 4015 of the Web server 4 displays a list of items held by the user in the list box so that a desired item can be selected. Even from 7, you can check the items you own and use them in the checkout process.

  In addition, the mail transmission / reception unit 4017 can browse the mail from the mobile terminal 7 and can also transmit the mail to the game server 3 or another game terminal 5.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game system 2 Communication network 3 Game server 4 Web server 5 Game terminal 6 Communication network 7 Mobile terminal 51 Control device 52 Display device 53 Operation input device 71 Control device 72 Display device 73 Operation input device, 301 CPU, 302 ROM, 303 RAM, 304 Communication interface (I / F), 305 Hard disk device (HD), 401 CPU, 402 ROM, 403 RAM, 404 Communication interface (I / F), 405 Hard disk device (HD), 3011 game execution unit, 3012 game stop unit, 3013 settlement processing unit, 3014 game restart unit, 3015 mail information notification unit, 4011 game progress information presentation unit, 4012 game stop request unit, 4013 settlement process request unit 4014 game restart request unit, 4015 item presentation unit, 4016 item selection unit, 4017 e-mail transmitting and receiving unit

Claims (8)

A game system comprising a game server for executing a game, and a game terminal connected to the game server via a communication line, wherein the game can be progressed by operating the game terminal,
A portable terminal server connected to the game server via the communication line;
The mobile terminal server can be connected to the mobile terminal via the communication line,
A game progress information presentation unit for notifying the portable terminal of information related to the progress of the game acquired from the game server;
When a game stop request is received from the portable terminal, a game stop request unit that notifies the game server of an instruction to stop the execution of the game;
A settlement process requesting unit for notifying the game server of a settlement process execution command when a settlement request for the game is received from the mobile terminal;
The game server
When the execution stop command is received, a game stop unit for stopping execution of the game in progress;
When receiving the settlement process execution command, a settlement processing unit that executes the settlement process of the game;
A game system characterized by comprising: The game system according to claim 1,
When the settlement processing unit receives the settlement processing execution command and executes the game settlement processing, the settlement processing unit is configured not to accept the settlement processing execution command from the game terminal. Game system. The game system according to claim 1,
The portable terminal server is:
A game restart requesting unit for notifying the game server of a restart command for the game when a restart request for the game stopped from the mobile terminal is received;
The game server
A game system comprising a game restarting unit that restarts the stopped game when the restart command is received. The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The portable terminal server is:
An item presenting unit that presents service items that the user possesses that can be used for the settlement of the game;
An item selection unit that notifies the settlement processing request unit of a service item selected by the user by operating the mobile terminal from among the service items presented by the item presentation unit;
The settlement process requesting unit notifies the selected service item together with a settlement process execution instruction to the game server,
The game system, wherein the payment processing unit executes a payment process using the selected service item. The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The game server
An e-mail information notifying unit for notifying the mobile terminal server of e-mail information transmitted and received between the game terminal and the game server or other game terminals;
The portable terminal server is:
A game system comprising: an e-mail transmission / reception unit that enables the e-mail to be browsed from the mobile terminal and enables e-mail transmission to the game server or the other game terminal. A game system according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The game is a pachinko or pachislot simulation game,
The game server has a function of automatically proceeding with the game. A game server that executes a game based on the operation of the game terminal, and a mobile terminal are connected via a communication line,
A game progress information presentation unit for notifying the portable terminal of information related to the progress of the game acquired from the game server;
When a game stop request is received from the portable terminal, a game stop request unit that notifies the game server of an instruction to stop the execution of the game;
A mobile terminal server, comprising: a payment processing request unit that notifies the game server of a payment processing execution command when a game payment request is received from the mobile terminal. A game server that executes a game based on an operation of a game terminal,
A mobile terminal server connected to a mobile terminal via a communication line, connected via the communication line,
When receiving an execution stop command notified from the mobile terminal server based on a game stop request from the mobile terminal, a game stop unit for stopping execution of the game in progress;
A settlement processing unit that executes a settlement process for the game when receiving a settlement process execution command notified from the mobile terminal server based on a settlement request from the mobile terminal. Game server.