TWI400110B - A game system, and an authentication device and a business game device constituting the same - Google Patents

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Game system and authentication device and business game device constituting the same

The present invention relates to a game system including a business game device that performs individual processing for each player using a personal authentication result, and an authentication device and a business game device constituting the same.

In recent years, in a game facility such as a game center, it is known to perform personal authentication processing for a player, and an individual game processor that is different from other players is executed for the player in the game device for the game in which the player plays. In general, the personal authentication processing of the player in the game facility is first registered in a state in which the player identification information and the authentication confirmation information are associated with each other in advance on the game facility side. Then, when the personal authentication process is performed in the business game device, the player receives the player identification information and the authentication information, calls the authentication confirmation information corresponding to the player identification information, and determines whether the authentication confirmation information and the received authentication information are called. Consistent or corresponding to each other. In this judgment, when the judgments are the same, the personal authentication is performed, and when the judgment is inconsistent, the personal authentication is not performed. After the personal authentication is performed, the business game device performs individual processing for each player using the individual data of each player memorized in association with the corresponding player identification information, and provides individual services to each player.

As the personal authentication processor who performs the player in this manner, for example, the game system described in Patent Document 1 is known. In this game system, first, the player performs an operation for pre-memorizing the player ID determined by himself to the participation card. In this game system, this player ID is used as player identification information and authentication confirmation information. When the player inserts the participation card into the card insertion slot of the gate, the player ID is read from the participant card. Then, when the player inputs the player ID (authentication information) from the key input institution of the participation port, it is determined whether the input player ID (authentication information) and the player ID (authentication confirmation information) read from the participation card are consistent, if consistent Then end their player's personal certification. Then, when the authentication is completed in the personal authentication process of the participating port, the date information of the day of participation in the card is recorded. After that, the player inserts the participation card into the card insertion slot of the horse racing game machine when the horse racing game machine of the horse racing simulation game is played, and when the horse racing game machine reads the date information of the participation card, The player data that is associated with the player ID participating in the card and memorized will be read out, and the game can be played after the last game.

According to the game system described in Patent Document 1, the personal authentication process is used, and even if the holder of the participating card (the person) is used by the other person, the player's profile is not known as long as the player does not know the player ID. Will be improperly used. Therefore, a higher security protection effect can be achieved compared to the configuration in which the player data can be utilized only by using the participation card.

[Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 2003-33853

In the personal authentication process of the player, when the individual processing of each player is performed in the business game device, the input mechanism for inputting a password (authentication information) or the input mechanism of the touch panel is generally used. Means), installed in individual business game devices. On the other hand, in a business game device that does not perform such individual processing, such a certification information receiving means is not provided because of the relationship between cost and user interface space. However, even if the predetermined business game device is not individually processed, there is a situation in which individual processing is to be performed later. At this time, it is very costly to perform an additional installation of the authentication information receiving means for the already-listed business game device. It is also more difficult. For this reason, there is a problem that the existing business game device that does not have the authentication information acquisition means cannot be individually processed. However, if the existing business game device that does not have the authentication information acquisition means can perform individual processing, it is possible to use the business game device to provide a new amusement or new service to the player.

Further, in the game system described in the above Patent Document 1, the player ID (authentication confirmation information) registered in advance is stored in the participation card. Participating in the card player to carry around, it is easier to improperly read or write the memory content of the participating card. For this reason, it is relatively easy to read out the player ID from the participating card, and not to obtain the player ID corresponding to the participating card. Therefore, the participation card is arbitrarily used without the knowledge of the holder of the participation card, and the player's data is improperly used.

Further, in the game system described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, the date information (authentication result information) on the day when the authentication of the gate is completed is also recorded in the participation card. For this reason, whether or not the certification at the gate is not completed, the date information of the day will be improperly written into the participation card, and the player's player information is improperly used without the knowledge of the holder of the participant card. Hey.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an individual processing that can perform a result of using an individual authentication process by using an existing business game device that has a player identification information acquisition means but does not have an authentication information acquisition means. At the same time, compared to the status of the portable memory media memory authentication confirmation information and the authentication result information held by the player, a highly secure game system and the authentication device and the business game device constituting the same are realized.

In order to achieve the foregoing object, the invention of claim 1 is a game system that acquires player identification information having received player identification information, but does not have player recognition for accepting the player identification information receiving means. The business game device in which the information and the player are the authentication information acquisition means of the personal authentication information corresponding to the player identification information, and the business game device is another body, and includes the player identification information receiving means and the authentication information. A game system in which both the authentication devices of the receiving means are communicably connected via a communication network, wherein the authentication device has an authentication means for identifying the authentication information received by the authentication information receiving means and the player identification. The authentication confirmation information corresponding to the player identification information received by the information acquisition means is subjected to personal authentication processing; and the authentication result information output means is the authentication result information indicating the purpose of the authentication by the personal authentication means. Identifying information with the player The game identification device is output via the communication network in a state in which the player identification information received by the receiving means is associated; the business game device has a game control means for controlling the progress of the game; and the authentication result information receiving means is from the foregoing The authentication result information outputted by the authentication result information output means of the authentication device is received via the communication network in a state in which it is associated with the corresponding player identification information; and the individual processing means is obtained by the player identification information receiving means. The authentication result information corresponding to the player identification information is taken as a condition by the authentication result information receiving means, and the individual processing corresponding to the player identification information is performed.

In this game system, when the player (user) is authenticated in the personal authentication process of the authentication device, the authentication result information is output via the communication network. Thereafter, the player transmits the player identification information to the player identification information receiving means provided in the business game device, and the business game device receives the authentication result information corresponding to the player identification information outputted from the authentication device. Thereby, the business game device can confirm that the personal authentication process of the player is completed based on the authentication result information. Therefore, the business game device can perform individual processing using the result of the personal authentication process even if it does not have the authentication information receiving means itself.

Further, in the game system, since the authentication result information indicating that the authentication device has been authenticated is delivered to the business game device via the communication network, the authentication result information is stored in the portable memory medium held by the player. The situation can achieve high security protection effect. Further, in the game system, since the business game device does not have the authentication information acquisition means, even if it is assumed that the pre-registered authentication confirmation information is stored in the portable storage medium, the individual processing cannot be improperly accepted. Further, since the authentication is not performed for each of the business game devices, but the shared business game device performs the shared authentication process, the game facility or the player is not burdened even if the costly or time-high authentication process is performed. .

Further, the invention of claim 2 is characterized in that in the game system of claim 1, the business game device has a game continuous information output means, and when the game control means interrupts the game, The player continues to output the game continuation information required for the subsequent game play from the predetermined time point before the interruption time point, in a state associated with the player identification information of the player; the individual processing by the individual processing means, And obtaining game continuous information corresponding to the player identification information received by the player identification information receiving means, and controlling the game from the predetermined time point according to the game continuous information.

In this game system, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player's game continuous information is improperly used by the player other than the player in the situation that the player corresponding to the player identification information is unaware.

Further, the invention of the third and fourth inventions of the patent application is characterized by the game system described in claim 1 or 2, wherein the authentication information is obtained by means of inputting the aforementioned authentication. The password input device of the information password is composed.

As the authentication information, for example, the player's biometric information (information such as a fingerprint or a vein pattern) can be cited. However, such authentication information may make it difficult for others to use. For this reason, high personal authentication accuracy can be achieved, but it needs to be registered and managed in advance, so it is required to be highly managed. Further, depending on the situation, players who do not like to register personal information such as biometric information in advance may be denied the use of the game system.

In this game system, the password input by the player can be used as the authentication information. Passwords are not generally personal information and are not required to be highly managed like the player's biometric information. Therefore, the operating cost of the game system can be reduced. Moreover, since the use of the password as the authentication information has a long history, the player does not deny the use of the game system for the reason that the password is required to be registered in advance.

Further, in the game system according to any one of the first to fourth aspects of the invention, the authentication device is configured to have a control game. The game device in which the game is played is controlled by other business game devices.

In the game system, the business game device having the authentication information acquisition means performs the personal authentication process, and the other business game device that does not have the authentication information acquisition means uses the result of the personal authentication process, thereby Other business game devices can also perform individual processing for each player. According to the game system, for example, when a new business game device is introduced into a game facility, and the business game device includes a certification information acquisition means, it is possible to execute the game device for another existing business game device without introducing an independent authentication device. Individual handling of each player. At this time, it is possible to reduce the cost compared to the introduction of an independent authentication device.

Further, the invention of claim 9 is characterized in that the game system of any one of the first to eighth aspects of the invention is provided with the above-mentioned business game device that does not have the authentication information acquisition means. Further, the authentication result information providing device communicably connects the business game device and the authentication device via the communication network, and outputs the authentication result information outputted from the authentication result information output means of the authentication device to a predetermined one. In the period of time, the game device for each business is not provided to each of the business game devices; the authentication result information acquisition means for each of the business game devices is the authentication provided by the authentication result information providing device. The resulting information is received via the aforementioned communication network.

In this game system, if the player is authenticated by the authentication device, it is not necessary to re-authenticate even if the business game device is playing until the predetermined time period. Therefore, the work load of the player for accepting the personal authentication by the authentication device can be alleviated, and the convenience of the player can be improved.

Moreover, the invention of claim 10 is an authentication device that communicably connects a player identification information receiving means having the received player identification information via a communication network, but does not have a means for receiving the player identification information receiving means. The player game identification information and the business game device in which the player is the authentication information acquisition means of the personal authentication information corresponding to the player identification information, and the business game device is configured as another body, and the player identification information receiving means is provided And an authentication device for both of the authentication information receiving means, characterized in that: the personal authentication means is the authentication information received by the authentication information receiving means and the player identification information received by the player identification information receiving means. The authentication confirmation information for registration, and the personal authentication processing; and the authentication result information output means, when the personal authentication means performs authentication, the authentication result information indicating the purpose thereof is recognized by the player who is accepted by the player identification information receiving means. Status of information association , To be output via the aforementioned communication network.

In this authentication device, it is possible to perform an individual process using the result of the personal authentication process even if the business game device is operated in cooperation with the business game device that does not have the authentication information acquisition means. Moreover, a high security protection effect can be obtained compared to the case where the authentication result information is memorized in the portable memory medium held by the player.

Moreover, the invention of claim 11 is a business game device, which is capable of communicably connecting a player identification information receiving means having received player identification information via a communication network, and receiving means for confirming the player identification information receiving means. The player identification information received and the player are the authentication device of the authentication information receiving means of the personal authentication information corresponding to the player identification information, and the authentication device is composed of another body, and has the player identification information receiving means, but not The business game device having the authentication information acquisition means is characterized in that: the game progress control means controls the progress of the game; and the authentication result information acquisition means is the authentication result information outputted from the authentication means. The player identification information is associated with the user through the communication network; and the individual processing means is the authentication result information corresponding to the player identification information received by the player identification information receiving means, and is received by the authentication result information receiving means. As a condition, the player is played Corresponding to individual processing of other information.

In the game device for business use, it is possible to perform an individual process using the result of the personal authentication process by using the authentication device having the authentication information acquisition means in cooperation. Moreover, a high security protection effect can be obtained compared to the case where the authentication result information is memorized in the portable memory medium held by the player.

According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain an individual process that utilizes the result of the personal authentication process by using the existing game device that has the player identification information acquisition means, but does not have the authentication information acquisition means, and is held in comparison with the player. The portable memory media memory verification confirmation information and the status of the authentication result information achieve excellent effects of high security protection.

In the following, the present invention is applied to a three-type token game machine of a casino game machine (business game device) which is a game device having a plurality of game contents different from each other, and is communicably connected to the above-mentioned items. An embodiment of the game terminal unit of the notification device and the game system constituted by the management server will be described.

[System Overview]

First, the structure of the entire game system according to the present embodiment will be described.

Fig. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of the entire game system of the embodiment.

The three types of token game machines 1000, 2000, and 3000 constituting the game system are game machines in which hardware is different from each other. In the present embodiment, the token game machines 1000, 2000, and 3000 are installed in game facilities such as the same game center. The token game machines 1000, 2000, and 3000 and the store terminal unit 5000 of the store are connected to each other via a LAN (Local Area Network) which is a high-speed communication network. The management server 4000 is connected to the store terminal unit 5000 and the token game machines 1000, 2000, and 3000 of each store via the gateway device 7000 of each store via a WAN (Wide Area Network) which is a low-speed communication network. The management server 4000 performs data communication with each of the token game machines 1000, 2000, and 3000, and performs material communication with the shop terminal unit that performs system management of the entire store to manage the entire game system. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a game system that covers a plurality of stores is described. However, the game system in a single store is the same.

Next, the structure and operation of each of the token game machines 1000, 2000, and 3000 will be described separately.

[horse racing machine 1000]

Token game machine 1000 series horse racing game machine.

In this horse racing machine 1000, one or more players predict the ranking of the horse racing game performed on the horse racing machine, and in the prediction guessing, the token payment in accordance with the odds of the ranking can be accepted.

FIG. 2 is an external view showing an example of the horse racing machine 1000.

The horse racing game machine 1000 includes a field portion 1002 that is provided to the center portion, and a plurality of game stations 1010 that are provided to surround the field portion 1002. The field portion 1002 is provided with a field surface 1004 for simulating a moving surface of a racecourse of a racetrack that is placed as a model gate 1003, and a plurality of model horses (not shown) are used in the field surface 1004. Play the game. Further, a plurality of speakers 1005 for playing a live game and a cheering are arranged around the field portion 1002. Further, a display unit 1006 for displaying various kinds of information, an illumination device 1007 for illuminating the field portion 1002, and a camera 1009 as an imaging means for imaging the field portion 1003 are disposed above the field portion 1002. The display unit 1006, the illumination device 1007, and the camera 1009 are supported by the support column 1008. The speaker 1005 and the illumination device 1007 function as a performance means of the horse racing game machine 1000.

The game station 1010 is provided with a display 1011 for displaying a game screen corresponding to the game and a touch panel 1012 for superimposing the display surface of the display 1011. When the player follows the instruction of the game screen and touches the predetermined position of the game screen displayed on the display 1011, the position is detected by the touch panel 1012, and the operation content of the player is recognized in the horse racing machine 1000. Further, the game station 1010 is provided with a token input unit 1013 for the token to be inserted by the player, a token payout port 1014 for paying the token for the player, and an identification information for reading the card ID from the user card. The card reading face 1015 of the card reader of the means.

In the horse racing machine 1000, the same name as the actual central horse racing is performed in accordance with the predetermined cycle. As a competition for one year, there are about 60 games to be prepared, and in each game, it is ensured that the time for the following tokens is used (that is, the time for purchasing the coupons), the time for the competition by the model horse, and To show the time of the match results. The player can freely purchase the vouchers by predicting the position in each game. The purchase of the vouchers is carried out by betting on tokens. If the purchased vouchers match the results of the competition, the tokens in accordance with the number of tokens and the odds of the tokens will be paid as rewards.

In addition, the player uses his user card to develop his own racing horse character (holding a horse) and participate in the competition. Specifically, the player selects a favorite race horse character from the prepared plurality of race horse characters, and pays a predetermined number of tokens to obtain the race horse character. Then, the player is trained (training) to improve the ability to obtain the character of the race horse, and can be bred into a race horse character. In addition, the training horse character of the training can participate in the game that he hopes.

In the horse racing machine 1000 of the present embodiment, the field portion 1002 forms the field surface 1004, and the field surface 1004 is provided with a model of an artificial turf simulating an actual horse field, a gate 1003, and the like, and is a moving body. The model horse moves on its field face 1004.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a control block for integrating the main control unit for controlling the overall operation of the horse racing game machine 1000.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a control block of the game station control section provided in each of the gaming stations 1010.

As shown in FIG. 3, the main control unit 1100 disposed on the field side unit includes a main control unit 1101, and the movement control unit 1102 controls the movement of the model horse of the field unit 1002. The illumination control unit 1103 is a system. The lighting device 1007 is controlled; the sound control device 1104 controls the joy and live broadcast by the speaker 1005; the SRAM 1105 and the flash memory 1106 temporarily record the data processed by the main control device 1101; and the ROM 1107 stores the program required by the game. And various databases; and the external communication device 1108 is configured to perform data communication with the store terminal unit 5000 via the LAN and to communicate with the management server 4000 via the gateway device 7000. The main control device 1101 is connected to the mobile control device 1102, the illumination control device 1103, the audio control device 1104, the SRAM 1105, the flash memory 1106, the ROM 1107, the external communication device 1108, and the camera 1009. The ROM 1107 stores a mobile control program that is a mobile control device for each model horse, a database of various materials for each horse used in the competition, and a schedule of the game.

As shown in FIG. 4, the game station control unit 1200 provided in each game station 1010 includes a game station control device 1201, a token management device 1202 for managing payment of a token, and the like; and a RAM 1203 for temporarily recording various materials of the player. And the card reader 1204 is an identification information receiving means for reading out the card ID from the user card inserted into the card reading surface 1015. The game station control device 1201 is connected to the token management device 1202, the RAM 1203, and the card reader 1204, respectively. Further, the game station 1201 is connected to the display 1011 and the touch panel 1012 shown in FIG. 2 of the game station 1010, respectively, and detects a token input feeling (not shown) which is input via the token input unit 1013. Each part of the detector.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the game station control device 1201 of each game station 1010 is connected to the main control device 1101 on the game machine main body side, and between them, necessary data communication can be performed.

The main control unit 1101 of the main control unit 1100 changes the movement control content of each model horse for each game in order to faithfully present the actual horse racing game again in order to faithfully present the actual horse racing game. Then, its mobile control content is determined before the start of the game, and the mobile control content is moved in accordance with its mobile control content. Specifically, the main control unit 1101 of the main control unit 1100 reads the data of various parameters of the horses to be played, the state of the racecourse, and the like from the ROM 1107 before the start of the game, and determines the ranking of the game. In addition, the rankings related to the payment of the tokens of the players are only the first and second places, so it is not necessary to determine all the rankings of the horses to be played, as long as at least only the first and second horses are determined. Just fine. At this time, the other horses follow various parameters, and the movement control is not performed in the first place and the second place. The ranking data determined by the main control device 1101, the parameters of each horse, and the like are sent to the mobile control device 1102.

The mobile control device 1102 that receives the data from the main control device 1101 executes a movement control program recorded in a ROM (not shown), and performs movement control for each horse. The movement control device 1102 that executes the movement control program calculates the movement pattern of each horse from the parameters of each horse, and transmits the control command to each control wafer 1022 so that each model horse 1060 moves in accordance with the movement pattern. Specifically, in order to generate a magnetic field that causes each model horse 1060 to move in accordance with the movement pattern of each horse, a control command is transmitted to each of the control wafers of the magnetic field generating substrates. Each control wafer 1022 that receives the control command controls the current flowing through each coil, and causes the magnetic force of the S pole of the permanent magnet of each model horse 1060 to be sequentially generated along the predetermined path of movement of each model horse 1060. Thereby, each model 1060 can be moved along a predetermined path of movement. As a result, each model 1060 that is moved and controlled by the mobile control device 1102 is engaged in a game on the play field.

When the player uses the user card to play, the player inserts his/her own user card into the card reading surface 1015 before playing. Thereby, the card ID is read from the user card by the card reader 1204, and the card ID is stored in the SRAM 1105 or the flash memory 1106. Then, as described later, by using the card ID, the store terminal unit 5000 receives the permission information indicating that the personal authentication process is authenticated as the authentication result information, and confirms that the player is authenticated. Thereafter, the game status data (game continuous information) corresponding to the card ID is downloaded from the management server 4000. In this way, in the SRAM 1105 or the flash memory 1106, based on the game state data, information on the character of the race horse that is developed by the player to play the game, etc. (horse name information, parameter data, performance information such as the GI match for winning the championship, etc.) The state associated with the card ID is memorized. As a result, the player can play the game from the last time.

In the present horse racing machine 1000, when the player who plays the game using the user card ends the game, the game state data (game continuation information) for restoring the game state at the end of the next game restart is used. The state in which the player's card ID is associated is saved by the store terminal unit. The game status data includes information about the character of the competition horse that the player has developed. Then, when the player continues to start the game again from the last time, the user's card is inserted into the card reading surface 1015 before the game is played, and the game state data corresponding to the card ID in the user card is downloaded from the management server 4000. And save the data to SRAM1105 or flash memory 1106 and start the game again.

[Pushing Game Machine 2000]

Next, the token game machine 2000 will be described.

The token game machine 2000 is a push coin game machine.

Fig. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the game station unit ST of the pusher game machine 2000.

The pusher game machine 2000 is provided with four accessory device parts SA so as to surround a central drawing device (not shown). Each of the accessory device units SA is provided with four game station units ST, and each player plays a game with each game station unit ST. Further, each of the accessory device units SA includes one accessory device drawing device 2001, and each of the game station units ST is arranged side by side around the accessory device drawing device 2001.

The game station unit ST mainly includes a token input unit (input unit) 2100, a play field 2500, a game station control unit (not shown), and a display unit 2700. In the game station unit ST, a token input mechanism 2100 is disposed on the upper side and the front side, and a display unit 2700 as a display means is disposed on the upper deep side, and a play field 2500 is disposed in the upper center. Here, the term "before" refers to the side on which the player plays the game, and the term "deep side" represents the opposite side to the side on which the player plays the game. The so-called "central" represents the aforementioned "before" The area between the side and the "deep side".

The token depositing institution 2100 is a structure for putting the token M into the pusher game machine 2000 when the player plays the game. The token M that has been put into the token insertion mechanism 2100 is transported to the lift bucket via the unillustrated token transfer path inside the casing of the game station unit ST, and is temporarily stored in the lift bucket. The lift bucket has a token storage portion for storing the token M, a lift portion for raising the token M to a predetermined height, and a token discharge portion for discharging the lifted token M by the timer ( Discharge part). Further, at the discharge port of the token discharge portion, a token discharge path 2400 for guiding the discharged token M to the play field 2500 can be provided to be shaken left and right. The upper end of the lift portion is disposed above the play field 2500. Therefore, the token discharge portion provided at the upper end of the lift portion is also disposed above the play field 2500. Therefore, the token M temporarily accumulated in the token storage portion set under the play field 2500 is raised to a position higher than the play field 2500 by the lift portion, and then the token is discharged from the token discharge portion. The exit path 2400 is ejected to the play area 2500.

In the play area 2500, a main table 2501 as a token loading table in which the token M is stored is mainly provided, and a pushing portion 2510 as a token pushing member placed on the main table 2501. The pushing unit 2510 has a top surface for storing the token M (this is referred to as a sub-tray), a tilting table for sliding the token M dropped from the sub-tray, and a token for being advanced to the main tray 2501. The propulsion wall of M. Further, the pushing portion 2510 is slidably provided on the main table 2501 of the play field 2500, and performs a sliding motion at a constant cycle or an arbitrary cycle. A part (deep side) of the pushing portion 2510 houses a storage portion which will be described later, which is provided below the display portion 2700. The pushing portion 2510 is slid in such a manner as to move in and out from the accommodating portion, and reciprocates in the front and rear.

The sub-panel is slidably abutted against the frame member of the display unit 2700. Therefore, when the pushing unit 2510 moves in the direction of being stored in the storage unit, the token M on the sub-tray is pushed by the frame member. With this advancement, a portion of the token M on the sub-platform will fall to the tilting table. A portion of the token dropped from the sub-platform enters an opening portion (referred to as a chuck) provided as a token passage opening on the inclined table. Further, the remaining token M is directly dropped to the main tray 2501 and stored in the main tray 2501.

The token M on the main tray 2501 is the same as the token M on the sub-tray, and is advanced by the sliding motion of the pushing portion 2510. In other words, since the pushing portion 2510 is placed on the main table 2501 without a gap, when the pushing portion 2510 moves in the direction of being carried out from the housing portion 720, the pushing portion 2510 is pushed by the pushing wall in front of the pushing portion 2510. The token M on the main tray 2501. With this advancement, a portion of the token M on the main table 2501 will fall. In the token M that is dropped, the token M that is dropped from the player's side (this is called the front end) is paid to the player, and the other tokens M, for example, from both sides of the main tray 2501 (this is called the side) The token M that is dropped at the side end is stored in a predetermined storage portion in the game station unit ST.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the game station unit ST has a ball input mechanism 2800 at least on one side. The ball input mechanism 2800 has a structure for putting the balls B1 and B2, which are spherical objects as a shaped object, which will be described later, into the play field 2500, and has a ball input ramp 2801 and a ball input position drawing mechanism 2810. Further, the balls B1 and B2 are used to execute a drawing object of a bingo game to be described later.

The ball input ramp 2801 is a structure for guiding the balls B1 and B2 thrown from the ball carrier 2520, which will be described later, to the ball-input position drawing mechanism 2810 by gravity. So, for the slope that slopes down. Further, the ball-input position drawing means 2810 is configured to draw the position of the position on the play field 2500 of the balls B1, B2. In this way, the balls B1 and B2 which are thrown into the game station unit ST from the ball carrier 2520 which will be described later are put into the play field 2500 via the ball input ramp 2801 and the ball input position drawing mechanism 2810.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the game station unit ST has a ball transport mechanism 2900 at least on one side. The ball transport mechanism 2900 is configured to transport the balls B1 and B2 to the accessory device drawing device 2001 when the balls B1 and B2 are dropped from the main table 2501 of the play field 2500 to the token drop groove provided on the front side thereof. The structure includes a ball transport path (not shown), a ball transport unit 2910, and a ball transport unit travel ramp 2901. The ball transfer path is provided below the front end of the main stage 2501, and the balls B1 and B2 dropped from the front end thereof are guided to the ball transport unit 2910. The ball transport unit 2910 is a structure for transporting the balls B1 and B2 received via the ball transport path to the accessory device drawing device 2001, and follows the control of the control unit of the game station unit ST to travel on the ball transport unit travel ramp 2901. . Further, the balls B1 and B2 conveyed to the accessory device drawing device 2001 are delivered to the ball carrier 2520.

Further, the game station unit ST includes a token payment mechanism 2030, and the token M that is the same as the token M that is dropped from the front end of the main tray 2501 to the token drop groove is driven by the token payment mechanism. It is discharged to the storage unit 2101 of the token dispensing mechanism 2100.

Next, the control system of the push coin game machine 2000 will be described.

Fig. 6 is a block diagram showing the main configuration of the game control system of the push coin game machine 2000. In addition, in order to facilitate the description, the block diagram omits the structure for driving the drive control system of each unit in response to the progress of the game.

The structure of the game control system of the push coin game machine 2000 is mainly composed of the control unit 2600 of the game station unit ST, the control unit 2610 of the accessory device drawing device 2001, and the control unit 2620 of the center drawing device 2002. The control unit 2600 of the game station unit ST mainly controls the entire slot game and the bingo game to be described later, and the control unit 2610 of the accessory device lottery device 2001 mainly controls the physical drawing of the bingo game and the ball B1. In the transfer control of B2, the control unit 2620 of the central lottery device 2002 mainly controls the jackpot lottery described later and the overall control of the pusher game machine 2000.

The control unit 2600 of the game station unit ST is mainly composed of a control device 2601, a ROM 2602, a RAM 2603, a communication device 2604, and a card reader 2605 as a means for identifying information. The control device 2601 executes various programs stored in the ROM 2602 and performs various controls. The ROM 2602 stores an execution program or the like for various controls to be performed by the control unit 2600 of the station portion ST. RAM2603 is a person who temporarily memorizes various materials or information. The communication device 2604 is for performing a data communication between the control unit 2610 of the accessory device drawing device 2001. The card reader 2605 reads the card ID from the user card held by the user. Further, although not shown, the game station unit ST is provided with performance means such as a speaker and an illumination device for various performances, and the control device 2601 controls the performance means and performs various performances.

The control unit 2610 of the accessory device drawing device 2001 is mainly composed of a control device 2611, a ROM 2612, a RAM 2613, a game station side communication device 2614, and a center side communication device 2615. The control device 2611 executes various programs stored in the ROM 2612 and performs various controls. The ROM 2612 stores an execution program or the like for various controls to be performed by the control unit 2610 of the accessory device drawing device 2001. RAM2613 is a person who temporarily memorizes various materials or information. The game station side communication device 2614 is for performing a data communication between the control unit 2600 belonging to each of the game station units ST belonging to the accessory device unit SA. The center side communication device 2615 is for performing data communication with the control unit 2620 of the central drawing device 2002. Further, although not shown, the accessory device SA is provided with performance means such as a speaker and an illumination device for various performances, and the control device 2611 controls the performance means and performs various performances.

The control unit 2620 of the central drawing device 2002 is mainly composed of a control device 2621, a ROM 2622, a RAM 2623, a communication device 2624, and an external communication device 2625. The control device 2621 executes various programs stored in the ROM 2622 and performs various controls. The ROM 2622 stores an execution program or the like for various controls to be performed by the control unit 2620 of the central drawing device 2002. RAM2623 is a person who temporarily memorizes various materials or information. The communication device 2624 is for performing a data communication with the control unit 2610 of each accessory device unit SA. The external communication device 2625 is configured to perform data communication with an external device such as the shop terminal unit 5000 and the management server 4000. Further, although not shown, the central drawing device 2002 is provided with performance means such as a speaker and an illumination device for various performances, and the control device 2621 controls the performance means and performs various performances.

In the above configuration, in the push-pull game machine 2000, in addition to the push-pull game, the display unit 2700 displays the slot game game screen as shown in FIG. The 2700 displays the bingo game screen as shown in FIG. 8 and executes the bingo game. In the push coin game machine 2000, the single lottery lottery using the central drawing device 2002 is also performed. Further, the display unit 2700 also displays the number of individual cumulative tokens indicating the number of payouts for the single lottery lottery described later.

The slot machine game is a digital lottery game for digitally selecting the control unit 2600 of the station ST. The starting condition of the slot machine game is that the token M enters either of the chucks of the tilting table set in the pushing portion 2510. In the display unit 2700, when the bingo game to be described later is not performed, the game screen for the slot machine shown in FIG. 7 is displayed, and when the token M enters the chuck to achieve the slot machine drawing start condition, the control is performed. The part 2600 performs display control for rotating the three scorpion-shaped slot machines DS. In the digital lottery of the slot machine game, the control department will execute the selected lottery program, and will determine whether to win any prize or lose the election by comparing the generated random number to the selected table. After that, when the winning prize is determined, the control unit 2600 performs display control for stopping the rotation of the three scorpion-shaped slot machines DS so that the combination of the patterns of the winning prizes is stopped and displayed on the display unit 2700.

In this embodiment, as a digital lottery, the following items are prepared: a small award A, which supplies three tokens to the play field 2500; and a small award B, which supplies eight tokens to the play field 2500. The ball supply award is to supply the ball B1 to the play field 2500; usually the award award is to supply 30 tokens to the play field 2500; the award award is awarded to 30 tokens to the play field 2500 At the same time, in the subsequent digit selection, the election probability is set to a higher selection table; the direct accessory equipment award is to directly supply the ball B1 to the accessory equipment selection device 2001; the direct central award is to directly supply the ball B1 to the central selection. Device 2002. The probability of being elected for each award

Set in such a way as to decrease in this order. Furthermore, which kind of award is prepared, and the respective awards are set to be arbitrary. For example, it is also possible to directly pay the token M to the player, in order to give the player various benefits. Then, when the prizes are elected, the control unit 2601 of the station portion ST controls the speakers, the lighting devices, and the like to perform an individual performance in order to pick up the climax of the election.

The bingo game is a physical drawing game by using physical sorting of the two types of balls B1, B2 and the accessory device drawing device 2001, by the control unit 2610 of the accessory device drawing device 2001 and the control portion 2600 of the station portion ST. Come on. Further, in the bingo game, the control unit 2610 of the accessory device lottery device 2001 mainly controls the lottery of the elected bingo number that determines the bingo game, and belongs to each game station including the accessory device unit SA of the accessory device drawing device 2001. The control unit 2600 of the department ST mainly controls the performance of the bingo game and the determination of the establishment of the bingo. In the present embodiment, the ball B1, B2 is moved by the accessory device drawing device 2001, and physical drawing of one selected bingo number (selected object) is selected from plural bingo numbers (sampling objects) different from each other. In the physical lottery of this embodiment, one of the bingo numbers selected from the "1" to "9" binomial numbers is selected. Then, for example, the control unit 2600 which is the arrangement information generating means of the station portion ST generates the bingo cards in which the binomial numbers of "1" to "9" are arranged in a matrix in accordance with each of the station portions ST. Arrange information. Then, the image of the bingo number of the "1" to "9" (the image of the drawing object) is displayed on the display unit 2700 of each game station unit ST as shown in FIG. 8 in accordance with the arrangement information. . Then, when the bingo is established, the control device 2601 of the game station unit ST and the control device 2611 of the accessory device unit SA control individual speakers, illumination devices, and the like, and perform individual performances in order to pick up the climax.

The single lottery lottery is awarded to the right to start the ball B1, B2 and the right to start the single lottery draw of the central drawing device 2002 in the physical drawing of the accessory equipment drawing device 2001 in the above-mentioned bingo game. Point, or when the above-mentioned slot machine game is selected as the starting condition for any single lottery lottery of the direct central award, the control device 2621 of the control unit 2620 of the central drawing device 2002 executes the single color reeled in the ROM 2622. Execute the program and start the lottery lottery. Then, in the central drawing device 2002, by moving the ball B1, it is determined to be a physical lottery of the single prize or the unsuccessful (including the status of the prize other than the selected single prize). Then, when the single color prize is elected, the control device 2621 of the central drawing device 2002 controls the speaker, the lighting device, and the like, and performs an individual performance in order to pick up the single prize.

Further, when the single color prize is elected, the control device 2621 reads the single JP storage number data which is the payment amount data from the RAM 2623, and performs the tokens for indicating the count value of the data. M is supplied to the processing of the play field 2500 of the station portion ST which has reached the start condition of the lottery lottery. At this time, the control device 2621 outputs the token supply command to the control device 2601 of the control unit 2600 of the station unit ST, and under the control of the control device 2601, the token M is used in the same manner as the normal token supply process. It is also available to the play field 2500. However, when the number of tokens to be supplied in the case of the single-color prize is changed to the initial value (for example, 500 pieces), the cumulative addition is equivalent to all the station sections. ST's tokens are loaded into one of the number of pieces (for example, 0.03 pieces), so the number will be quite large. Therefore, in addition to the token supply processing, it is also possible to use the processing of the exclusive token supply mechanism. At this time, it is also suitable as a performance when the single prize gold medal is won. Further, when the single color prize is elected, the control device 2621 resets the single JP storage number data stored in the RAM 2623 to the initial value.

When the player plays in the push coin game machine 2000, the user inserts the user card into a card reading surface (not shown) before playing. Thereby, the card ID is read from the user card by the card reader 2605, and the card ID is stored in the RAM 2603. Then, as will be described later, by using the card ID, the store terminal unit 5000 receives the permission information indicating that the personal authentication process is authenticated as the authentication result information via the LAN. In the RAM 2603, the player is in the push coin game machine 2000. The game information (accumulated token input, the prize selected in the slot machine game, the number of bingo establishments in the bingo game and the number of single-color prizes selected in the bingo game) are memorized in association with their card ID. . Then, when the player who plays the game using the user card ends the game, the game information (game progress information) stored in the RAM 2603 is stored in the management server 4000 in a state of being associated with the card ID. When the player inserts his or her user card into the card reading surface before the next play, the game information (game continuous information) corresponding to the card ID in the user card is downloaded from the management server 4000, and the data is It is stored in the RAM 2603, and the play result in the game is added to the play information.

[Slots Game Machine 3000]

Next, the token game machine 3000 will be described.

The token game machine 3000 is a slot machine game machine.

Fig. 9 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the slot machine game machine 3000 of the present embodiment.

The slot machine game machine 3000 has a box-shaped casing 3002, a front panel 3003 that can be detachably attached to the front side of the casing 3002, and the like. The front panel 3003 is provided with a display window 3004 for displaying a part of the variable display unit to be described later, a token input port 3005, a start button 3006 as a start operation device, a dice display window 3007, a denomination clearing button 3008, and a speaker. 3009. A token receiving tray 3010 having a token payout port 3010a, a performance panel 3011, a card reading surface 3013a, a count display unit 3014, a BET operation unit 3015, and the like. The speaker 3009 and the performance panel 3011 function as a performance means of the slot machine game machine 3000. Further, various information is displayed on the performance panel 3011.

A reel in which three variable display portions of a plurality of patterns are printed on the outer peripheral surface is incorporated in the interior of the casing 3002. The three reels (hereinafter referred to as "left reel", "middle reel", and "right reel", respectively) are rotationally driven by a reel drive motor (not shown) which is constituted by a stepping motor. In addition, in these reels, a plurality of patterns such as "White 7", "Blue 7", "Green 7", "Red 7", "Cherry", and "Blank" are printed in the specified order. . Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the "blank" pattern does not constitute a pattern of any prize. Further, a main control circuit board in which an electronic circuit is formed by various CPUs and other electronic components of the ROM, a token payment device having a token supply bucket capable of accommodating a plurality of tokens, and an internal speaker are incorporated.

Figure 10 is a detailed front view showing a portion of the front panel 3003.

The pattern of about 3 grids of the predetermined rotational position of each reel is visually confirmed by the player through the display window 3004. The display window 3004 is depicted with five winning connections IL in a manner that covers all of the reels. On the award-winning links IL, when the combination of the award-related patterns of the pre-defined prize group is prepared (hereinafter, simply referred to as "the prize is ready"), the player token will be paid to the token. The value of the game is sustained by the disk 3010 or converted into a special game that can be used for special games. Further, in the slot machine game machine 3000 of the present embodiment, five winning links IL are provided, but the number of bonus lines is less than or greater than the number of bonus lines. Further, the winning connection is not identifiable by the player, but can be recognized by the CPU 17a, which will be described later, for the stop control of the slot machine.

The count display unit 3014 includes a token display 3014a, a bonus count display unit 3014b, a token payment number display 3014c, and the like.

Further, the BET operation unit 3015 is composed of two buttons of a 1BET button 3015a and a maximum BET button 3015b.

Figure 11 is a control block diagram of the main construction of the slot machine game machine 3000.

The main control unit 3100 of the slot machine game machine 3000 includes a control device 3101, a reel control device 3102 for driving control of three reels, and a memory device 3103 for storing various programs and various databases required for the game; The display control device 3104 performs display control of the count display unit 3014, the illumination control device 3105 controls illumination of the performance panel 3011, and the like; the audio control device 3106 controls the sound output from the speaker 3009; and the external communication device 3107 It is used for data communication with external devices such as the shop terminal unit and the management server 4000. The main control device 1101 is connected to the token input sensor 3022 in addition to the devices, and is a card reader 3013, BET as an identification information receiving means for reading the card ID from the user card inserted into the card reading surface 3013a. The operation unit 3015, the token payment device 3018, and the like.

Next, the flow of the game of the slot machine game 3000 will be described.

Before the game is played, first, as the player prepares, the token must be put into the token input port 3005. When the player token is put into the token insertion slot 3005, the token is dropped to the token supply bucket through a path (not shown). The passage is provided with a drop that is smaller than the prescribed token for returning to the token payout port 3010a, for preventing the passage of the token and returning it to the token payout port 3010a or allowing generation The token-passing solenoid valve through which the coin passes, the token sensor 3022 composed of a photosensor for detecting one of the tokens passed, and the like are put into the sensor 3022. The token detection signal output from the token detecting sensor 3022 of the detection token is sent to the control device 3101 of the main control unit 3100. On the other hand, the control device 3101 performs control for increasing the number of display count values by the number-of-digits display 3014a by the display control means 3104, and increments the number of pieces of the number of shares stored in the memory device 3103 by one. Usually, a plurality of tokens are invested once, so that the number of tokens is increased to some extent. When the player operates the BET operation unit 2015 to perform the bet operation, the control device 3101 performs so that the number of copies of the number of copies stored in the storage device 3103 is reduced by only the number of bets, and the number of displays 3014a is made. Displaying the count value only reduces the control of the number of bets. Further, the control device 3101 recognizes the valid winning connection line IL in response to the number of bets placed. In addition, if the prize is not available on the valid winning line, the prize will not be awarded even if it is not valid.

When the player operates the start button 3006, the control device 3101 functions as a start command accepting means by executing the start command accepting program stored in the memory device 3103, and accepts the change display start command from the start button 3006. The control device 3101 that accepts the change display start command first starts the rotational driving of all the reels by the reel control device 3102. Further, the control device 3101 that accepts the change display start command uses the prize group lottery program stored in the memory device 3103 as a decision to select whether to select one of the plurality of prize groups from the plural prize group or not to select one of the prize groups. The internal selection means act and conduct internal selection. The internal lottery is performed by comparing the random data sent from the random number generating circuit with the prize group drawing table stored in the memory device 3103. The prize group selection table associates each of the random numbers with the winners or the winners. In this way, the association is established, and any prize group will be elected at the determined probability, and the election will occur at the determined probability.

The rotational position of the reel that starts the rotational drive is detected by the position of the reel not shown. Then, the reel control device 3102 calculates the rotational speed of the reel based on the output signals from the respective reel position sensors. When the rotational speed of the reel is stabilized, the reel control device 3102 can recognize the position of each pattern on each reel based on the output signals from the respective reel position sensors. Then, the control device 3101 executes the stop control program stored in the memory device 3103, and performs reeling by the reel control device 3102 in accordance with the drawing result of the internal drawing, in such a manner that the combination of the patterns determined on the winning line stops displaying. Stop control. Specifically, when one of the prize groups is selected by the internal lottery, the stop control is performed in such a manner that the combination of the prizes associated with the prizes of the selected prize group is stopped and displayed on the winning link IL. On the other hand, when the lottery is not selected by the internal lottery, the stop control is performed such that the combination of the patterns that do not correspond to any of the prize groups is stopped and displayed on the winning link line IL.

In a normal game, an internal lottery is performed using a prize group drawing table corresponding to a normal game. In the internal selection of the normal game, the prize group that can be elected is the following token payment prize, etc.: the cherry prize corresponding to the cherry prize composed of "cherry-ANY (don't care)-ANY (don't careless pattern)"; corresponding As the "ANY7 (unrelated to the "7" color - ANY7 (unrelated to the "7" color - ANY7 (unrelated to the "7" color), the ANY7 award of the ANY7 award consisting of the plural "7"; corresponding to White 7 Prize for the White 7 Awards composed of White 7-White 7-White 7"; corresponding to the Blue 7 Award for the Blue 7 Award consisting of "Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7"; corresponding to "Green 7-Green" 7-Green 7" is the Green 7 Award for the Green 7 Award; and the Red 7 Award for the Red 7 Award consisting of "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7". With the internal selection, the Token Payment Award is elected. When any of the prizes corresponding to the prizes are provided on the prize connection line IL, the control device 3101 causes the token display number display 3014c of the count display unit 3014 to display the number of token payouts corresponding to the prizes awarded. Then, the control device 3101 performs a token payment process in accordance with the number of the prizes to be awarded. Specifically, the control device 3101 performs the generation of the memory device 3103. When the number of pieces of data is increased, only the number of copies of the token is increased, and the number of tokens of the token display 3014a is increased by only the number of tokens paid by the token. When the upper limit of the token amount is exceeded For the excess amount, the token payment device 3018 pays the token from the token payout port 3010a to the token accepting tray 3010. Further, with the order of the above-mentioned bonus group, the number of tokens to be paid Will become more.

When the player plays in the slot machine game 3000, the player inserts the user card into the card reading surface 3013a before playing. Thereby, the card ID is read from the user card by the card reader 3013, and the card ID is stored in the memory device 3103. Then, as will be described later, by using the card ID, the store terminal unit 5000 receives the permission information indicating that the personal authentication process is authenticated as the authentication result information via the LAN. On the memory device 3103, the player is in the slot machine. The game information of the game machine 3000 (the number of accumulated token inputs, the number of red winning 7 awards, etc.) is memorized in a state in which it is associated with its card ID. Then, when the player playing the game using the user card ends the game, the game information (game progress information) stored in the memory device 3103 is stored in the management server 4000 in a state of being associated with the card ID. When the player inserts his or her user card into the card reading surface 3013a before the next play, the game information (game continuous information) corresponding to the card ID in the user card is downloaded from the management server 4000, and the data is downloaded from the management server 4000. It is memorized in the memory device 3103, and the play result in the game is added to the play information.

FIG. 12 is a control block diagram of the management server 4000 that performs control of the personal authentication process to be described later, together with each store terminal unit 5000.

The management server 4000 is mainly composed of a control device 4001, a memory device 4002, and an external communication device 4003. The memory device 4002 memorizes various control programs. Moreover, the memory device 4002 also memorizes the game continuous information of each token game machine. The external communication device 4003 is configured to communicate with the external device such as the store terminal unit 5000 of each store and each of the token game machines 1000, 2000, and 3000 of each store via the WAN.

FIG. 13 is an external view of a shop server terminal unit 5000 for performing data communication between the management server 4000 and each of the token game machines of the store while managing the system in each store.

Figure 14 is a control block diagram of a shop terminal unit.

The shop terminal unit 5000 is mainly composed of a control device 5001, a memory device 5002 as a memory means, an external communication device 5003, an in-store communication device 5004, a display device 5005, a touch panel 5006 as an operation accepting means, a card reader 5007, The token payment device 5008 and the biological information reading device 5009 are configured. The memory device 5002 memorizes various control programs. The external communication device 5003 is for communicating data with an external device such as the management server 4000. The in-store communication device 5004 is used to communicate with each of the token game machines 1000, 2000, 3000, etc. via a LAN. The display device 5005 is for displaying various information persons. The touch panel 5006 is for accepting a user operator. The card reader 5007 reads the card ID from the user card held by the user. The token payment device 5008 is for paying the token from the token payout port 5008a. The biological information reading device 5009 is a scanner that reads the biometric information of the user. In the present embodiment, the biometric information reading device is configured to read a vein pattern (biological information).

Next, the personal authentication processing of the characteristic portion of the present invention will be described.

Fig. 15 is a functional block diagram of the management server 4000, the shop terminal unit 5000, and the token game machine related to the personal authentication processing of the embodiment.

Furthermore, since the functional block diagrams of the token game machines 1000, 2000, and 3000 related to the personal authentication process are the same, they are only described herein for the horse racing game machine 1000.

The token game machine 1000, 2000, and 3000 are an ID acquisition unit 6001 as a player identification information acquisition means, a game execution control unit 6002 as a game progress control means and an individual processing means, and a communication section 6003 as an authentication result information acquisition means. .

The ID receiving unit 6001 is configured by card readers 1204, 2605, and 3013 of each token game machine, and reads a card ID that is player identification information from the user card.

The game progress control unit 6002 is mainly configured by the control devices 1101, 1201, 2601, 2621, and 3101 of the token game machines, and controls the progress of the game of each token game machine. In addition, the game progress control unit 6002 is the permission information of the authentication result information corresponding to the card ID received by the ID acquisition unit 6001, and is received by the communication unit 6003 as a condition, and the game as the individual processing corresponding to the card ID is performed. Start processing again.

The communication unit 6003 is mainly composed of the communication devices 1108, 2625, and 3107 of the token game machines, and the permission information outputted from the game machine side communication unit 5105 of the shop terminal unit 5000 is associated with the card ID corresponding thereto. Next, received via the LAN. Further, the communication unit 6003 receives game progress information such as game status data and play information output from the management server 4000.

The store terminal unit 5000 functions in conjunction with the management server 4000 to function as an authentication device.

The shop terminal unit 5000 includes an ID receiving unit 5101 as a player identification information receiving means, a biometric information reading unit 5102 as an authentication information receiving means, a management server side communication unit 5103, and an permission information storage unit 5104 as authentication results. The game machine side communication unit 5105 of the information output means.

The ID receiving unit 5101 is mainly constituted by a card reader 5007, and reads a card ID that is player identification information from the user card.

The biological information reading unit 5102 is mainly configured by the biological information reading device 5009, and reads vein patterns (biological information) such as a finger or a wrist of the user.

The management server side communication unit 5103 is mainly composed of an external communication device 5003, and communicates with the management server 4000 via the WAN via card ID, biometric information, permission information, and the like.

The permission information storage unit 5104 is mainly constituted by the storage device 5002, and associates the permission information received by the management server side communication unit 5103 with the corresponding card ID and memorizes it.

The game machine side communication unit 5105 is mainly composed of the in-store communication device 5004, and communicates with the card game machines 1000, 2000, and 3000 via the LAN via the card ID, the permission information, and the like.

The management server 4000 includes a communication unit 4101, an authentication confirmation information storage unit 4102, an individual authentication processing unit 4103 as a personal authentication means, and a game continuous information storage unit 4104.

The communication unit 4101 is mainly composed of an external communication device 4003, and communicates with the store terminal unit 5000 via the WAN with the card ID, the biometric information, the permission information, the game state data, and the game progress information of the game information.

The authentication confirmation information storage unit 4102 is mainly constituted by the storage device 4002, and associates and stores the biometric information (authentication confirmation information) registered by the user with the card ID of the user.

The personal authentication processing unit 4103 is mainly configured by the control device 4001, and is stored in the authentication confirmation information storage unit 4102 by whether or not the biometric information received by the communication unit 4101 is associated with the card ID corresponding to the biometric information. Biometric information for personal authentication. When the result of the personal authentication process is that the determination is the same, the permission information is output from the communication unit 4101 to the shop terminal unit 5000 in a state associated with the card ID.

The game continuous information storage unit 4104 stores game progress information such as game status data and play information transmitted from each of the token game machines 1000, 2000, and 3000 when the player suspends the game.

Fig. 16 is a flow chart showing the flow of the personal authentication processing of the embodiment.

In the personal authentication process of the present embodiment, first, the user performs a process of registering his or her own biometric information using his/her own user card. In this processing, for example, the shop terminal unit 5000 inserts the user card into the card reading surface 5007a of the card reader 5007, and performs the registration procedure in accordance with the guidance screen displayed on the display device 5005. Specifically, the touch panel 5006 is operated to read the registration screen of the birth object information, and the biometric information reading device 5009 reads the biometric information of the biometric information. Thereby, the biometric information read by the biometric information reading device 5009 is output to the management server 4000 via the WAM at the same time as the card ID read by the card reader 5007. Then, the management server 4000 stores the received biometric information as the authentication confirmation information in association with the card ID received together, and stores it in the authentication confirmation information storage unit 4102.

As described above, when the user who registers the biometric information in advance visits any of the stores (game facilities), first, the user at the store terminal unit 5000 of the store is visited to perform the personal authentication procedure. Specifically, when the user inserts his/her own user card into the card reading surface 5007a of the shop terminal unit 5000 and causes the ID receiving unit 5101 to read the card ID, the guidance screen of the personal authentication procedure is displayed on the display device 5005. . In accordance with this guidance screen, the user causes the biometric information reading unit 5102 to read his or her own biometric information. In this way, the biometric information read by the biometric information reading unit 5102 is output to the management server 4000 via the WAM from the management server side communication unit 5103 at the same time as the card ID read by the ID receiving unit 5101. When the management server 4000 receives the card ID and the biometric information by the communication unit 4101, the personal authentication processing unit 4103 performs personal authentication processing. Specifically, the personal authentication processing unit 4103 performs a biometric for determining whether or not the biometric information received by the communication unit 4101 is associated with the card ID received simultaneously with the biometric information, and is stored in the authentication confirmation information storage unit 4102. Personal authentication processing of body information. When the result of this personal authentication process is that the determination is the same, the permission information is output from the communication unit 4101 to the shop terminal unit 5000 at the same time as the card ID. When the management server side communication unit 5103 receives the card ID and the permission information, the store terminal unit 5000 stores the permission information in the permission information storage unit 5104 in a state in which the permission information is associated with the card ID. Then, the shop terminal unit 5000 displays a personal authentication end screen for notifying the user of the completion of personal authentication by the display device 5005, and ends the personal authentication operation.

Further, as a result of the personal authentication processing by the personal authentication processing unit 4103 of the management server 4000, it is determined that the biometric information is inconsistent or the card ID corresponding to the determination is not stored in the authentication confirmation information storage unit 4102, and the authentication is impossible. The information indicating the gist of the information is output from the communication unit 4101 to the shop terminal unit 5000. The shop terminal unit 5000 that receives the information displays the content indicated by the information on the display device 5005, and performs guidance required by the user.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the store terminal unit 5000 displays the permission information (authentication result information) indicating the purpose of the authentication by the personal authentication processing unit 4103 of the management server 4000, and the business of the store on the day the authentication is performed. At the end of the time, it is provided in response to the requirements of each of the token game machines 1000, 2000, and 3000. However, after the business hours of the store on the day, even if there are requirements from the various game machines 1000, 2000, and 3000, Will not be offered. Specifically, for example, the store terminal unit 5000 deletes the card ID and the biometric information (authentication confirmation information) that were memorized from the authentication confirmation information storage unit 4102 at the timing when the business hours of the store on the day are ended. With such a configuration, the user only needs to perform personal authentication once a day, and it is not necessary to perform the personal authentication procedure again when playing any of the token game machines 1000, 2000, and 3000 in the store. However, when the date changes, the user must re-do the personal certification process.

As described above, when the player who has finished the personal authentication procedure plays in the game, for example, the horse racing machine 1000, the player inserts his/her own player card into the card reading surface 1015 before playing. Thereby, the card ID is read from the user card by the ID receiving unit 6001. Then, the card ID read by the ID receiving unit 6001 is used as the authentication confirmation information, and is output from the communication unit 6003 to the shop terminal unit 5000 via the LAN. When the game machine side communication unit 5105 receives the authentication confirmation information (card ID), the shop terminal unit 5000 checks whether or not the permission information is stored in the permission information storage unit 5104 while being associated with the card ID. When it is confirmed that there is a memory, the permission information is output from the game machine side communication unit 5105 to the token game machine 1000 which is the transmission source of the authentication confirmation information. When the token game machine 1000 receives the card ID and the permission information by the communication unit 6003, the display unit 1011 displays a screen for notifying the user that the personal authentication has been completed. Thereafter, when the user (player) performs an operation for selecting to perform the subsequent game, the communication unit 6003 of the token game machine 1000 requests the game duration information about the card ID via the gateway device. 7000, output to the management server 4000. When the communication unit 4101 receives the game continuous information request (card ID), the management server 4000 reads the game status data stored in the game continuous information storage unit 4104 in a state associated with the card ID (the game continues). Information), and this is output from the communication unit 4101 to the token game machine 1000 that transmits the request for the game continuous information. When the game progress information is received by the communication unit 6003 of the token game machine 1000, the game progress control unit 6002 performs information on the character of the race horse that the player has developed in the past game based on the game state data (horse name). The data, the parameter data, the performance information such as the GI match for winning the championship, and the like are stored in the SRAM 1105 or the flash memory 1106 in association with the card ID, and are used to restart the game. In this way, the player can start the game from the last time.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the token game machines 1000, 2000, and 3000 can be used by the shop terminal unit 5000 including the biometric authentication reading device, even if the biometric authentication reading device is not provided. The personal authentication processing of the information is performed by the game using the game continuous information of each player, and the game is restarted (individual processing) by the result of the personal authentication process using the biometric information. Therefore, even in the existing token game machine that does not have the biometric authentication reading device, it is possible to provide each player with a highly secure service using the result of the personal authentication process using the biometric information.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the permission information (authentication result information) indicating that the shop terminal unit 5000 has been authenticated is delivered to each of the token game machines 1000, 2000, and 3000 via the communication network, the information is permitted. It is possible to obtain a high security effect by memorizing the condition of a user card (portable memory medium) that can easily read or rewrite the recorded content.

Further, in the present embodiment, the biometric information (authentication confirmation information) registered in advance is also transmitted to the management server 4000 via the communication network and managed. Even if such biometric information (authentication confirmation information) is memorized in the user card (portable memory medium), the same personal authentication procedure as described above can be performed in the shop terminal unit 5000, but at this time, there is a user card drop. The biometric information (authentication confirmation information) in the user card is read by another person and is known by others. In the present embodiment, the personal authentication procedure using the biometric information is performed. Therefore, even if the biometric information (authentication confirmation information) is known to others, the biometric information that does not have the same biometric information cannot be completed in the store terminal unit 5000. formalities. However, as the authentication information, the biometric information is not used, and in the case of using the password information, when the pre-registered password information (authentication confirmation information) is memorized in the user card, the password information in the user card is present (authentication) Confirmation information) is read out and is known to others. At this time, the other person can use his user card and his password information to complete the personal authentication procedure instead of the person (the original holder of the user card). As a result, for example, after the game state data of the person is read by the token game machine 1000, when the game is ended, the game state data is saved using the other user card (the user card of the other person), and the game state of the player. The data is stored in association with the card ID of the other user's card. As a result, even if I perform the procedure of reissuing the user card or the like, I cannot use my own game state data. According to the present embodiment, as the authentication information, even if the password information is used, there is no need to worry about such improper behavior, and high security protection can be ensured.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the user card does not record the biometric information (authentication confirmation information) and the password information (authentication confirmation information), even if the user card is stolen, the authentication confirmation information is not stolen. Other users cannot use the user card. Moreover, since the player does not input the authentication confirmation information to each of the game devices, the possibility that the authentication confirmation information is stolen can be reduced. Furthermore, the user card system does not record the authentication confirmation information, and does not need to raise the user card to be too high security protection, can be produced at low cost, and is easy to reissue when lost, and invalidate the lost card. When it is used improperly, it can be easily found on the management server side, so it can be recycled immediately.

In addition, according to the present embodiment, the case where the store terminal unit 5000 manages the permission information (authentication result information) and outputs the authentication confirmation request from each token game machine to the store terminal unit 5000 will be described. The server 4000 manages the permission information (authentication result information), and outputs the authentication confirmation request from each token game machine to the management server 4000.

In the present embodiment, the case where the user performs the personal authentication procedure by the store terminal unit 5000 is described as an example. However, the personal authentication procedure may be performed by any one of the token game machines having the biometric information reading device. . For example, when the token game machine 3000 is provided with the biometric information reading device, the token game machine 3000 is also part of the authentication device, and performs personal authentication processing.

As described in detail, when a user who registers biometric information in advance visits at any store (game facility), first, he or she visits a place of the token game machine 3000 having the biometric information reading device, and inserts his or her own user card. The card reading surface 3013a of the token game machine 3000 reads the card ID. Next, the biometric information reading unit reads the biometric information of the living body. Thereby, the biometric information read by the biometric information reading unit 5102 is output to the management server 4000 via the shop terminal unit 5000 or directly via the communication network, simultaneously with the card ID. The management server 4000 performs personal authentication processing by the personal authentication processing unit 4103 when receiving the card ID and the biometric information, and outputs the permission information to the shop terminal unit 5000 at the same time as the card ID. When the management server side communication unit 5103 receives the card ID and the permission information, the store terminal unit 5000 stores the permission information in the permission information storage unit 5104 in a state in which the permission information is associated with the card ID. At this time, it is not necessary to provide the biometric authentication reading device in the shop terminal unit 5000. In addition, if the game machine newly introduced to the store has the latest authentication information reading device with higher security protection, the personal authentication using the latest authentication information reading device can be utilized even in other existing game machines. As a result of the processing, the existing game machine that does not have such the latest authentication information reading device can provide an individual service that is based on the result of the high security personal authentication process of the latest authentication information reading device.

The token game machine that can be applied to the game system of the present embodiment is not limited to the above-described types, and can be widely applied.

Further, the game device applied to the game system is not a token game machine.

1000. . . Horse racing machine (token game machine)

1010. . . Game station

1015, 3013a, 5007. . . Card reading surface

1101. . . Main control unit

1108, 2625, 3107, 4003, 5003. . . External communication device

1201. . . Game station control device

1204, 2605, 3013, 5007. . . Card reader

2000. . . Push coin game machine (token game machine)

2500. . . Play field

2601, 2611, 2621. . . Control device

3000. . . Eat Slots Game Machine (Token Game Machine)

3101. . . Control device

4000. . . Management server

4101. . . Ministry of Communications

4102. . . Certification Confirmation Information Memory

4103. . . Personal Certification Processing Department

5000. . . Shop terminal unit

5007. . . Card reader

5009. . . Biological information reading device

5101. . . ID receiving department

5102. . . Biological information reading department

5103. . . Management server side communication department

5104. . . Allow information memory

5105. . . Game console side communication department

5106. . . Game Continuous Information Memory

6001. . . ID receiving department

6002. . . Game control department

6003. . . Ministry of Communications

Fig. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of the entire game system of the first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is an external view showing an example of a horse racing game machine constituting the same game system.

[Fig. 3] A control block diagram for explaining a master control unit for controlling the overall operation of the same horse racing game machine.

Fig. 4 is a diagram showing a control block of a game station control unit provided in each game station of the same horse racing machine.

Fig. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a structure of a game station unit constituting a push-to-play game machine of the same game system.

Fig. 6 is a block diagram showing the main configuration of a game control system of the push coin game machine.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a game screen for a slot machine displayed on the display unit of the push coin game machine.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a bingo game screen displayed on the display unit of the push coin game machine.

Fig. 9 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a slot machine game machine constituting the same game system.

[Fig. 10] A detailed front view showing a part of the face panel before the slot machine.

[Fig. 11] A control block diagram relating to the main configuration of the slot machine.

[Fig. 12] A control block diagram of the management server.

[Fig. 13] An external view of a shop terminal unit.

[Fig. 14] A control block diagram of a shop terminal unit.

Fig. 15 is a functional block diagram of a management server, a shop terminal unit, and a token game machine related to personal authentication processing in the embodiment.

[Fig. 16] A sequence flow chart showing the flow of the personal authentication process.

Claims (11)

A game system is a method for acquiring player identification information having the player identification information received, but does not have the player identification information obtained by the player identification information receiving means and the player's authentication corresponding to the player identification information. The business game device for the information authentication information acquisition device and the game device for the business game are configured as another body, and the authentication device including the player identification information acquisition means and the authentication information acquisition means can communicate via the communication network. The game system connected to the ground is characterized in that: the authentication device has a personal authentication means, and the authentication information received by the authentication information receiving means is pre-registered corresponding to the player identification information received by the player identification information receiving means. The authentication confirmation information, the personal authentication processing, and the authentication result information output means are the player identification information received by the player identification information receiving means when the personal authentication means performs authentication. Establishing a state of association The business game device includes: a game progress control means for controlling the progress of the game; and an authentication result information acquisition means for outputting the authentication result information from the authentication result information output means of the authentication device. And being authenticated via the aforementioned communication network in a state in which the corresponding player identification information is associated; and the individual processing means is the authentication result information corresponding to the player identification information received by the player identification information receiving means, and is authenticated As a result, the information acquisition means is taken as a condition, and the individual processing corresponding to the player identification information is performed. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the business game device has a game continuous information output means for causing the player to go before the interruption time point when the game execution control means interrupts the game. The game continuation information required for the subsequent game play is outputted in a state associated with the player identification information of the player; the individual processing by the individual processing means obtains the player identification information receiving means. The player recognizes the game continuous information corresponding to the information, and controls the game from the aforementioned time point according to the game continuous information. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the authentication information receiving means is constituted by a password input means for inputting a password which is the authentication information. The game system according to claim 2, wherein the authentication information acquisition means is constituted by a password input means for inputting a password which is the authentication information. The game system according to the first aspect of the invention, wherein the authentication device is a other game device having a game control means for controlling the progress of the game. The game system according to the second aspect of the invention, wherein the authentication device is a other business game device having a game control means for controlling the progress of the game. The game system according to the third aspect of the invention, wherein the authentication device is a other game device having a game control means for controlling the progress of the game. The game system according to claim 4, wherein the authentication device is a other business game device having a game control means for controlling the progress of the game. The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising: the business game device having the plurality of authentication information acquisition means; and the authentication result information providing device The communication network is communicably connected to the business game device and the authentication device, and the authentication result information outputted from the authentication result information output means of the authentication device is supplied to each of the business game devices until a predetermined time period. After this period of time, it is not provided to each of the business game devices; the authentication result information acquisition means of each of the business game devices receives the authentication result information provided by the authentication result information providing device via the communication network. An authentication device is configured to communicably connect a player identification information receiving means having received player identification information via a communication network, but does not have a player identification information received by the player to confirm the player identification information receiving means and the player is the player identification The business game device of the authentication information receiving means of the personal authentication information corresponding to the information, and the game device for the business is configured as another body, and the authentication device including both the player identification information receiving means and the authentication information receiving means And characterized in that: the personal authentication means performs the personal authentication process by using the authentication information received by the authentication information receiving means and the pre-registered authentication confirmation information corresponding to the player identification information received by the player identification information receiving means; And the authentication result information output means, in the case where the personal authentication means performs authentication, the authentication result information indicating the purpose of the authentication is associated with the player identification information received by the player identification information receiving means, via the communication network Output it. A game device for business, which is capable of communicably connecting a player identification information receiving means having received player identification information via a communication network, and player identification information received by the player for confirming the player identification information receiving means and the player is the player identification a business game device that does not have the authentication information receiving means, and includes the authentication device of the authentication information receiving means of the authentication information corresponding to the information, and the authentication device is another body and includes the player identification information receiving means The method is characterized in that: the game control means controls the progress of the game; and the authentication result information acquisition means is that the authentication result information outputted from the authentication means is associated with the player identification information corresponding thereto, The communication network is received; and the individual processing means is the authentication result information corresponding to the player identification information received by the player identification information receiving means, and is subjected to the authentication result information receiving means as a condition, and the player identification information is correspondingly Individual treatment.