JP2002028374A - Game system using communication line - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system using a communication line capable of providing a user with amusement of a game regardless of time and a place and a gift in exchange for points obtained through the game. SOLUTION: The game system using the communication line is at least provided with display means for displaying the game on a display unit of an information terminal, input means for inputting individual information of the user, game implementing means for implementing the game displayed by the display means through an operation of the information terminal, registration means for registering specified information transmitted from the information terminal, recognition number publishing means for publishing a recognition number of the user by the registration means, authentication means for authenticating the recognition number, point storing means for storing the points obtained by the user through the game implementing means, and means for transmitting gift exchange information for deducting specified points equivalent to specified gift values from the points obtained by the point storing means and transmitting the gift exchange information.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a game system using a communication line using communication means, and more particularly to a game system using a communication line capable of playing a game on a display of a mobile phone.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When a game is played using a game device such as a computer or a dedicated game machine when the game device is not connected to another device, the points obtained when the player wins the game are: It was only added in the device. In the case of such a game, the player simply enjoys the game locally and personally.

There is also a network game (or online game) in which a plurality of computer devices can be connected to each other by, for example, a communication network to play a game.
There are various forms, such as one that directly connects one-on-one to perform a battle, and one that accesses a game server using dedicated software and performs a plurality of battles. Furthermore, game services using the Internet are also provided.

[0004]

A network game played by a computer device connected using a communication line network is excellent in terms of interest, but for a user, a computer device (such as a personal computer) is used every time the game is played.
Must be started and connected to the game server to play the game.

[0005] However, carrying a personal computer, even if it is a notebook personal computer or a personal portable terminal, is troublesome for casually playing a game anytime because of its size and weight.

[0006] It is an object of the present invention to provide a game system using a communication network that allows a player to easily play a game using a mobile phone regardless of time or place.

[0007]

According to a game system using a communication network according to claim 1 of the present invention, a display means for displaying a game on a display of an information terminal; An input unit for inputting information, a game execution unit for performing a game displayed on the display unit by operating the information terminal, a registration unit for registering predetermined information transmitted from the information terminal, and a user identification number by the registration unit A recognition number issuance means, an authentication means for authenticating the recognition number, a point accumulation means for accumulating points obtained by the user by the game execution means, and a point corresponding to a predetermined premium value from points obtained by the accumulation means. By deducting a predetermined point, and at least a prize exchange information transmitting means for transmitting prize exchange information,
Will be resolved. Further, according to claim 2, the problem is solved by the information terminal being a mobile phone.

According to the present invention, a user enjoys a game by operating a mobile phone regardless of time and place,
Further, it becomes possible to obtain a prize in exchange for points obtained by the game.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game system using a communication line network, wherein the game executing means comprises a plurality of picture display means, and a picture display change means for automatically changing the picture display. This problem can be solved by providing at least means, a picture display stopping means for automatically stopping the picture display or at an arbitrary time of the user, and a hit / miss judgment means for judging the hit / miss of the picture display.

According to the present invention, the slot game is displayed on the display of the mobile phone, and the slot game can be executed.

[0011] Further, according to a game system using a communication network according to claim 4 of the present invention, the game executing means determines whether a hit has been determined based on the hit or miss determination of the picture display. This problem can be solved by providing at least quiz display means, quiz answer means for answering the quiz, and quiz loss judgment means for judging a hit to the quiz answer.

According to the present invention, when a pattern of a slot game is hit on a display of a mobile phone, a question-and-answer type game is performed as a bonus quiz, so that a player can enjoy a more interesting game. It becomes possible to enjoy.

[0013]

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The processing steps, devices, and the like described below do not limit the present invention, but can be variously modified within the scope of the present invention.

FIGS. 1 to 4 show an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an apparatus, FIG. 2 is a data flow chart, FIG. 3 is a transition screen of a slot game, and FIG. 4 is user information and points. It is a history data table.

First, the configuration of the apparatus shown in FIG. 1 will be described. P of the game provider that provides the network game
C <b> 1 is connected to a server that distributes network game information in the WWW server and to the communication network 5 via the server 3. In this example, the communication network uses the Internet, but may use a dedicated line or the like.

Each user who plays a network game has a mobile phone. It is desirable that the mobile phone 2 is a model capable of displaying a browser. This mobile phone is connected to a game distribution server using a packet network 6 and a packet network center 4.

In FIG. 1, only the device configuration of the game distribution server is described. However, since the game provider PC has the same configuration as the game distribution server, the description is omitted here.

First, in order to display the game execution status when the game is executed on a mobile phone as a browser in the same manner as in a homepage format, the game provider prepares an HTML file containing an SSI program and a CGI program. Create an image file for the animation GIF.

The computer of the game provider includes a CPU 8 as an arithmetic processing unit and an HDD 1 as a storage device.
1, ROM 10, RAM 9, storage medium device 12, input device 7 such as keyboard, output device 1 such as monitor and speaker
3 at least. In addition, the communication terminal device 14
Is connected to the CPU 8.

The game provider converts the program data of the text editor software and the input text data into R data.
The data is read into the AM 9 and arithmetic processing is performed with the CPU 8.
Therefore, an HTML file and a CGI program in which the SSI program is embedded are created.

For an image file in the animation GIF format, program data of draw paint-dedicated software and input object data are read into the RAM 9 and arithmetic processing is performed with the CPU 8. Therefore,
An image file is created.

Alternatively, in the case of using an image file created in advance, the stored image file is downloaded from a so-called image material collection such as a download site on the Internet or a storage medium storing a large number of image files. You can also get. The user accesses the download site and stores the image material file in the HDD 11 or the ROM 10 of the computer 1 of the game provider. Further, an image material collection file stored in a storage medium such as a CD-ROM may be stored in the HDD 11 or the ROM 10.

The game provider sends the HTML file and the CGI program in which the SSI program is embedded and the image file necessary for displaying the browser on the homepage to the WW.
A program for transfer-only software is stored in the HDD 11 for transfer to the W server. HT containing the program data of the transfer-only software and the SSI program to be transferred
The ML file, the CGI program, and the image file necessary for displaying the browser on the homepage are read into the RAM 9 and arithmetic processing is performed with the CPU 8. Therefore, SSI
The HTML file and CGI program in which the program is embedded, and the image file necessary for displaying the browser on the homepage are transferred to the WWW server.

Next, the computer device of the game distribution server on the WWW server side communicates via the communication terminal device 14,
An HTML file containing an SSI program and a C for playing a game (in particular, a slot game)
A GI program and an image file required for displaying a browser on a homepage are input. These are stored in a storage device such as the HDD 11 or the ROM 10.

The homepage is accessed from a mobile phone, and an HTML file containing an SSI program, a CGI program, and an image file necessary for displaying a browser on the homepage are read into a RAM, and arithmetic processing is performed with the CPU. By doing so, you play a network game.

In the CGI process, a game is executed, and points are added and subtracted by a user winning the game and exchanging prizes. Further, the CGI process is performed by an external program of the WWW server, and outputs the processing result outside the WGI server to the WWW server in an HTML format.
The output HTML file data is displayed on a browser of a mobile phone held by the user on a browser.

Here, points are added and subtracted by the CGI process due to the user winning the game and exchanging prizes. These point data are stored in the slot game database 15.

Also, since personal information is input by the user, the WWW server transmits the personal information to the HDD 11 or the R
The user information is stored in a storage device such as the OM 10, and a user information database 16 is constructed. Also, by reading the program of the e-mail sending and receiving software and the personal information of the user into the RAM 9 and performing arithmetic processing with the CPU 8, the customer information is transmitted to the game provider side.

In the present game system, a personal identification number is given to each user. Is issued. This password NO. Then, the personal information is stored in the user information database 16. The history point data stored in the slot game database 15 described above has a password NO. Is associated with personal information.

The user registers personal information of the user while watching the browser display on the display of the mobile phone,
Register for slot games and prize exchange. For personal information registration, a registration operation can be performed by a text input function of the mobile phone. Further, when playing a game, the user can execute or end the game by performing a designated key operation. When the user presses the designation key of the mobile phone, the signal is transmitted to the game distribution server, and the server executes the game program processing.

Next, a data flowchart in the present system shown in FIG. 2 and a transition screen of the slot game shown in FIG. 3 will be described. In the example shown here, a slot game using an i-mode (registered trademark) mobile phone will be described. The i-mode is an information service provider (a game provider in this example) in which a user uses a display of an i-mode mobile phone to perform a simple key operation, for example, to check a bank balance. Site (program) connection services provided and online services such as i-mode mail can be used.

(S1) A user inputs a URL of an i-mode compatible homepage on which a slot game is released from an i-mode mobile phone, and accesses the homepage.
At this time, the game provider needs to transfer an HTML file or the like of the i-mode compatible homepage to the WWW server in advance. FIG. 3 shows a top page screen 30 serving as an initial screen.

(S2) It is determined whether the user who has accessed the homepage is to be registered. If the user has not been registered for the first time or registered, the answer is YES. NO if already registered
Becomes

(S3) In the case of YES above, the user inputs user information. In FIG. 3, a game play screen 31 for explaining a game outline, an explanation screen 32 for a membership rule,
According to the enrollment registration screen 33, personal information is input.

(S4) By selecting and executing a registration button on the enrollment registration screen 33, the input information is transmitted and the registration is completed.

(S5) Upon receiving the user information, the WWW server automatically transfers the user information to the game provider.

(S6) The registered user information includes a password NO. Is assigned, and the password NO. Is issued to the user. Further, the registered user information is stored in the user information database 16.

(S7) On the other hand, in the case of NO in the above-mentioned S2, the user sets the password NO. When,
Enter the phone number entered during registration.

(S8) Further, the input password NO. Is transmitted to the WWW server.

(S9) For the registered user, the password NO. Authenticates the user with the phone number

(S10) The user's point history is stored in the slot game database using the password NO. Called in association with. Here, the user points possessed by the user are confirmed. It is determined whether or not the user points are equal to or more than predetermined points set in advance by the game provider as bonus points.

(S11) If the user point is larger than the predetermined point, that is, if YES, it is determined whether or not to exchange prizes in exchange for the point.

(S12) When exchanging prizes, that is, YE
In the case of S, the user point is updated. In this case, point subtraction is performed. In the prize exchange, points corresponding to the prize value of the prize desired by the user are set, and the prize exchange can be performed using the owned user points. As an example of a prize application method, a desired prize list may be selected from the prize list displayed on the browser, and an input of a prize destination such as a name and an address may be input in an input format. Of course, besides, the password NO. An application may be made possible only by inputting.

After (S13), it is determined whether to continue the game. If the game is to be ended, (S1
Proceed to 5).

(S14) In the above (S11), it is determined whether or not to exchange prizes in exchange for points. If no prize exchange is performed, that is, if NO, it is determined whether or not to continue the game. If the game is played, (S
Proceed to 15).

(S15) The game is started. In the slot rotation screen 34 in FIG. 3, the user points owned by the user are displayed at the bottom of the display screen.

(S16) The slot game is executed. By automatically changing the slot image and pressing the i button provided in advance on the mobile phone used by the user,
Stop the slot image.

(S17) The hit is determined based on the alignment of the pictures. Here, for example, when "7" is aligned, the big hit is increased by 100 points, when "BAR" is aligned, the small hit is increased by 30 points, and when other marks are aligned, the score is increased by 10 points. Further, in this example, the hit line where the patterns are aligned has three horizontal lines.
Or two diagonal lines. The hit probability is determined by using a preset random number table. The number of hit points is not limited to the example described here, and can be changed at any time by the game provider.

(S18) If the slot picture is missing,
That is, in the case of NO, it is determined whether to play the game again. Here, the game may be ended, and when the game is played again, the process returns to (S10).

(S19) If the slot picture is a hit, that is, if YES, it is determined whether to perform a WUP quiz. In FIG. 3, a selection area is provided below the hit screen 35,
Select and execute "WUP".

(S20) When not performing the WUP quiz,
That is, in the case of NO, a selection area is provided in the lower part of the hit screen 35 in FIG. 3, "OUT" is selected and executed, and the user point is updated. It is determined whether to play the game further (S18), and when playing the game again (S1)
Return to 0). In FIG. 3, a game continuation screen 38 is shown.
In this example, the user points are added and updated.

(S21) When performing a WUP quiz, that is, in the case of YES, a WUP quiz is performed. The WUP quiz is a question-and-answer type quiz, in which a user answers a question as if it were a round bag. In FIG. 3, W
The UP quiz screen 36 is shown. A circle or cross selection area for answering a quiz is provided, and either of them is selected and executed. Further, the present invention is not limited to the example of the WUP quiz screen 36, and the answer method may be a three-choice form.

(S22) The correct answer of the WUP quiz is determined. If you answer the quiz correctly, your points will be doubled. If you answer incorrectly, your points will return to zero. That is, if the number of user points is 100 in advance, 100 points are obtained per slot, and if the user is further hit by WUP, 200 points are added and the user points are 3
00 points. However, in the case of deviation in WUP,
There are no additional points and the user points remain at 100 points.

(S23) If the WUP quiz is a correct answer, that is, if YES, the user points are added and updated.

(S24) If the WUP quiz is incorrect,
That is, in the case of NO, the user points are updated.
The update here does not actually change the point.

(S25) After updating the user points, it is determined whether to continue the game. Here, the game may be ended, and when continuing the game, the process returns to (S10),
The game is repeated several times, and the game is played again on the game continuation screen 37 in FIG. At this time, the user points owned by the user are displayed at the bottom of the screen. When the user points owned by the user reach predetermined bonus points set by the game provider, a prize exchange screen 39 shown in FIG. 3 is displayed, and (S10) to (S15) are repeated.

Next, FIG. 4 shows each data table of the user's personal information file and the point history data file associated therewith stored in the user information database 16 and the slot game database 15.

In the user's personal information file 40, each user is given a password NO. , And the address, telephone number, etc. are recorded.

In the point history data file 41, the password NO. , A game execution date, an increase point, and a decrease point are recorded. For example, the password NO. When “A01” is called, it is associated with the user's personal information file 40, and from the point history data file 41,
A plurality of “A01” point data is extracted, a point update process is performed, and “A01” update points are displayed on the screen.

These databases are not limited to any format, but may be, for example, an aggregate of records, fields, etc., such as RDB, and may have a format in which relational relations are linked between records, or a table format, It may be of a card type or the like. Here, at least the name, address, access date and time, and other logging information may be stored.

As described above, the present invention naturally includes various embodiments not described herein. Therefore, the technical scope of the present invention is defined only by the matters specifying the invention according to the claims that are appropriate from the above description.

[0062]

As described above, according to the present invention, a user can enjoy a game regardless of time and place, and can obtain a prize in exchange for points obtained by the game.

Further, according to the present invention, a slot game can be played by operating a mobile phone, and a quiz that can increase the points obtained from hits can be added to obtain high value points. Thus, it is possible to play a game having a higher game interest.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a device configuration diagram.

FIG. 2 is a data flowchart.

FIG. 3 is a transition screen of a slot game.

FIG. 4 is a user information and point history data table.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Game Provider PC 2 User Mobile Phone 3 Server 4 Packet Network Center 5 Communication Network 6 Packet Network 7 Input Device 8 CPU 9 RAM 10 ROM 11 HDD 12 Storage Medium Device 13 Output Device 14 Communication Terminal Device 15 Slot Game Database 16 User Information database 30 TOP PAGE 31 How to play the game 32 Explanation of membership contract 33 Registration of membership 34 Slot rotation 35 Per 36 WUP quiz 37 Continue the game again 38 Game continue 39 Premium exchange screen 40 User personal information file 41 Point history data file

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Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. Display means for displaying a game on a display of an information terminal, input means for inputting personal information of a user, and game execution means for executing a game displayed by the display means by operating the information terminal. Registration means for registering predetermined information transmitted from the information terminal; identification number issuing means for issuing a user identification number by the registration means; authentication means for authenticating the identification number; and game execution means A point accumulating means for the user to accumulate the acquired points, and a prize exchange information transmitting means for transmitting a prize exchange information by subtracting a predetermined point corresponding to a predetermined prize value from the points obtained by the accumulating means. A game system using lines. 2. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the information terminal is a mobile phone. 3. The game execution means includes: a plurality of picture display means; a picture display change means for automatically changing the picture display; and a picture display stop means for stopping the picture display automatically or at any time of the user. 2. A game system using a communication line according to claim 1, further comprising: means for determining whether or not the picture display is out of contact. 4. A quiz display means, which is displayed when it is determined that a hit has occurred on the picture display based on a hit determination means for the picture display, a quiz answer means for answering the quiz, 2. The game system using a communication line according to claim 1, further comprising at least a quiz out-of-quiz determining means for determining a hit-out of the quiz answer.