JP2003071097A - System and method for game - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system capable of increasing opportunities of receiving benefit of a point service system for a member of an affiliated shop and increasing the number of access to a game site on a network. SOLUTION: On condition that a special point return requirement, which satisfies both of arrival at a point return basic number of a managed total point number and a shift of a game mode to a special game mode during a pachinko game played from a PC 2 side via the Internet 1, is fulfilled, a server 10 carries out a lottery on the basis of a member list under its management and gives the PC 2 return information for returning a prize and the like matching the point number found by multiplying the point return basic number by a predetermined ratio to the member winning the lottery prize.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming system and a gaming method capable of increasing the number of accesses to gaming sites on a network.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Recently, in the third industry, a business form employing a point service system with consumers has become popular.

Here, the point service system is
It manages the number of points earned by recruiting member stores and accumulating points according to the purchase amount when each member uses each gathered member store, and the number of points redemption bases that the number of points earned in advance is within a certain period The condition is that the rewards and / or prizes corresponding to the point return base number are returned (provided) to the member on the condition that the point is reached.

On the other hand, with the recent spread of networks and the spread of electronic money and net banking, etc., a gaming system in which the terminal side can play a game in which money can be exchanged and / or prizes can be exchanged via a network having a gaming site. Are being proposed.

[0005]

However, in the above point service system, when the number of earned points reaches the number of points redemption base within a certain period, the prize money according to the number of points redemption base is returned to the member. It has become. Therefore, in order to receive the benefit of the system, the member must purchase the product exclusively by using the member store in order to reach the point return basic number in the fixed period. As a result, although the member stores are favored, the members are less likely to receive the benefits of the system.

On the other hand, in the gaming system utilizing the above-mentioned network, although the system has been developed and improved to some extent, it is necessary to devise to increase the number of accesses to the gaming sites on the network. Is the reality.

Therefore, the inventor of the present application fuses a point service system and a game system using a network so that the total number of points obtained by accumulating points of all members reaches a point reduction basic number and that the points are passed through the network. Then, while the game is being played from the terminal side, the member list is based on the condition that the special point return requirement that satisfies both the transition of the game mode to the specific game mode advantageous for the player is satisfied. If the lottery is carried out and the prize money corresponding to the number of points obtained by multiplying the number of points redemption bases by a predetermined ratio is returned to the elected members, the above two situations may be dealt with. I got the idea.

The present invention has been made based on the above idea, and increases the number of opportunities for members of member stores to benefit from the point service system and the number of accesses to game sites on the network. , And a game method.

[0009]

In order to solve the above problems, a game system according to the present invention is a terminal connected to both a terminal and a game hall, and via a first network having a game site. A game for exchanging cash and / or prizes from the side, which is provided with a server connected to the first network,
This server is a list of members registered in member stores,
Also, the total number of points accumulated for all members is managed by totaling the number of points earned by each member when using a member store, and the total number of points managed is a special Reaching the basic number of points
And the special point return requirement is satisfied which satisfies both of the transition of the game mode to the specific game mode advantageous to the player while the game is being played from the terminal side via the first network. On condition that
Redemption information for redeeming prizes and / or prizes according to the number of points obtained by performing a lottery based on the managed member list and multiplying the special point redemption base number by a predetermined ratio for the members who have won as a result To the above terminal.

In the above configuration, the server targets all members with the list of members registered in the member store and the number of points obtained by accumulating points according to the purchase amount when each member uses the member store. It manages the total number of points accumulated in. When accessing the game site on the first network from the terminal and playing a game that can be exchanged for cash and / or free gifts, the server manages the total number of points, which is a predetermined number of special point redemption bases. The special point return requirement satisfying both the requirement that the game mode is switched to the specific game mode advantageous for the player while the game is being played from the terminal side via the first network. It is determined whether or not is satisfied. When it is determined that the special point redemption requirement is met, the server performs a lottery based on the managed member list, and as a result, the number of points obtained by multiplying the special point redemption base number by a predetermined ratio is given to the elected members. The return information for returning the corresponding prize and / or prize is sent to the terminal. That is, by integrating the point service system and the game system using the network, the total number of points reaches the point reduction basic number, and via the network,
While the game is being played from the terminal side, a lottery will be conducted based on the member list, and the point reward will be given, provided that the special point reward requirements satisfying both the game mode transition to the specific game mode are satisfied. By providing the return information for receiving the prize money according to the number of points obtained by multiplying the basic number by a predetermined ratio, the points are indirectly returned to the member who has won the prize in the form of prize money. therefore,
It is possible to increase the number of access to gaming sites on the network while increasing the opportunities for members of the member store to benefit from the point service system.

The server is the first server from the terminal side.
When the game site on the network is being accessed, both the current total number of points managed and the number of special point redemption bases managed are displayed on the terminal together with the game image.

According to the above structure, the player can confirm the current total number of points and the number of special point redemption bases in real time during the game through the network.
As a result, the player can predict to some extent the timing of benefiting from the point service system (point return time), and let the player recognize that there is no fraud regarding point return (which is fair). be able to.

When the special point return requirement is not satisfied, the server adds the predetermined total point number to the special point return base number at that time as the next special point return base number.

According to the above structure, a gambling characteristic can be imparted with respect to point reduction. As a result, it is possible to increase the member's willingness to use the point service system and also the player's willingness to access the game site on the network.

The above-mentioned return information includes prize money to be returned and / or
Or, it includes procedure instruction information and procedure deadline for receiving the prize.

With the above arrangement, the person who has acquired the right to redeem points can be surely notified of the procedure instruction information and the procedure deadline for receiving the prize money to be returned. As a result, if the right acquirer makes a reply based on the procedure instruction information within the procedure deadline, he / she can enjoy the benefits related to the point return.

When there is a reply from the terminal side based on the procedure instruction information within the procedure deadline, the server sends receipt information based on the reply content to the member store.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to surely inform the information regarding the point return such as who has become the right holder to receive the prize and the like by generating the point return by the game through the network.

If there is no reply from the terminal side based on the procedure instruction information within the procedure deadline, the server adds a predetermined total number of points to the special point redemption base number at that time to the next special point. The basic number of points reduction.

According to the above structure, it is possible to impart a gambling characteristic to the point reduction. As a result, it is possible to increase the member's willingness to use the point service system and also the player's willingness to access the game site on the network.

The above member store has a second shopping site.
Of the member store can be purchased from the terminal side via the second network, and the server is connected to the second network.

According to the above configuration, points can be obtained by accessing the shopping site on the network from the terminal and purchasing the product of the member store. As a result, the motivation of the member to use the point service system can be further enhanced.

The server is managed by a third party unrelated to both the game hall and the member store.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to ensure fairness regarding point management and point return.

Further, the game method according to the present invention is a game that is connected to both the terminal and the game hall, and can be exchanged for money and / or prizes from the terminal side via the first network having a game site. A method of doing
On the server side connected to the first network, the list of members registered in the member store and the number of points earned by each member based on the purchase amount when using the member store are all acquired points. Point management step for managing the total number of points accumulated for members of the above, and on the server side, the total number of points managed by the point management step reaches a predetermined special point return base number, and While the game is being played from the terminal side via the network of No. 1, the special point return requirement that satisfies both the transition of the game mode to the specific game mode advantageous for the player is established. As a condition, a lottery is conducted based on the member list managed by the above point management step, and as a result To and a reward information sending step of sending the reduced information to the terminal for reducing winnings and / or prize corresponding to the number of points by multiplying a predetermined ratio to the number of the special point reduction foundation.

In the above configuration, the point service system and the game system using the network are integrated so that the total number of points reaches the point reduction basic number, and the game is played from the terminal side via the network. Meanwhile, a lottery is conducted based on the member list on the condition that the special point return requirement that satisfies both the transition of the game mode to the specific game mode is established, and the points obtained by multiplying the point return base number by a predetermined ratio. By providing information for receiving prizes according to the number of points, points are indirectly returned to the elected members in the form of prizes, etc. It is possible to increase the number of access to game sites on the network as well as increase the opportunity to benefit.

In the above-mentioned game method, when the server side is accessing the first network from the terminal, the total number of points currently managed by the point management step and the number of special point redemption bases. It further includes a point information display step of displaying both of them on the terminal together with the game image.

According to the above configuration, the player can confirm the current total number of points and the number of special point reduction bases in real time during the game via the network.
As a result, the player can predict to some extent the timing of benefiting from the point service system (point return time), and let the player recognize that there is no fraud regarding point return (which is fair). be able to.

In the above game method, if the special point return requirement is not satisfied on the server side,
It further includes a first carry-over means for setting a predetermined total number of points to be added to the special point return base number at that time as a next special point return base number.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to give a gambling characteristic to the point reduction. As a result, it is possible to increase the member's willingness to use the point service system and also the player's willingness to access the game site on the network.

The above-mentioned return information includes prize money to be returned and / or
Or, it includes procedure instruction information and procedure deadline for receiving the prize.

According to the above configuration, the person who has acquired the right to redeem points can be surely notified of the procedure instruction information and the procedure deadline for receiving the prize money to be returned. As a result, if the right acquirer makes a reply based on the procedure instruction information within the procedure deadline, he / she can enjoy the benefits related to the point return.

In the above-mentioned gaming method, when the server side receives a reply from the terminal side based on the procedure instruction information within the procedure deadline, the receipt information based on the reply content is sent to the member store. The method further includes a receipt information sending step.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to surely inform the information regarding the point reward such as who has become the right holder to receive the prize and the like by the game through the network.

In the above-mentioned game method, if there is no reply from the terminal side based on the procedure information on the server side on the server side, the total number of points which is predetermined in the special point redemption base number at that time is added. It further includes a second carryover step in which the item is the number of bases for returning next special points.

According to the above structure, it is possible to impart a gambling characteristic to the point reduction. As a result, it is possible to increase the member's willingness to use the point service system and also the player's willingness to access the game site on the network.

The above member store has a second shopping site.
It is possible to purchase the products of the member store via the second network via the second network.
The server is connected to the second network.

According to the above structure, points can be obtained by accessing the shopping site on the network from the terminal and purchasing the merchandise of the member store. Therefore, the member's willingness to use the point service system. Can be further improved.

The server is managed by a third party unrelated to both the game hall and the member store.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to ensure fairness regarding point management and point return.

[0041]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Referring to FIG. 1, the game system according to the first embodiment is a combination of an Internet pachinko game system and a point service system, and has a first Internet 1 having a pachinko game site 11. A second Internet having a shopping site 71, where a game can be played on the pachinko machine 4 in the pachinko hall 3 by remote control from a personal computer (hereinafter, referred to as “PC”) 2 side via the Internet. The product of the member store 8 can be purchased from the PC 2 side via the PC 7. In addition, each member store 8
It goes without saying that, in (1), the company does not specialize in buying and selling products on the Internet, but can actually visit the member store 8 and purchase products.

For both the first Internet 1 and the second Internet 7, the point management entrusted with the management and operation of the database stored in the host computer 9 which controls the member store terminal 81 of each member store 8. The servers 10 are connected to each other via the Internet.

The point management server 10 is managed by a third party unrelated to both the pachinko hall 3 and the member store 8. This server 10 is a list of members registered in the member store 8 (including personal information such as address, name, e-mail address as well as member number), and purchase when each member uses the member store 8. Point management means 101 for managing the total number of points obtained by accumulating the number of points acquired by accumulating points according to the amount for all members
And that the total number of points managed by the point management means 101 reaches a predetermined number of special point redemption bases, and the PC via the first Internet 1.
While the pachinko game is being played by remote control from the 2 side, the point management means is provided on the condition that the special point return requirement that satisfies both of the transition of the game mode to the specific game mode advantageous to the player is satisfied. 101
Redemption information for redeeming prizes and / or prizes according to the number of points obtained by lottery based on the member list managed by Point return information transmitting means 102 for transmitting to the PC 2 side the procedure instruction information for receiving the prize and / or the prize to be returned and the procedure deadline.
When the pachinko game site 11 on the first Internet 1 is being accessed, the point management means 1
The current total number of points managed by 01 and the special point reduction base number are both displayed on the PC together with the actual image.
If the point information display means 103 to be displayed in 2 and the special point redemption requirement are not satisfied, the number of special point redemption bases at that time is added to the total number of points determined in advance to be the next special point redemption base number. First
Carry-over means 104, the receipt information sending means 105 for sending the receipt information based on the reply contents to the member store 8 when a reply is made within the procedure deadline, and the procedure within the procedure deadline. When there is no reply based on the procedure instruction information, the second carryover means 1 in which the number of special points to be returned at that time is added to the total number of predetermined points to be the next number of special points to be returned.
06 and.

Here, as the specific game mode, a jackpot mode or the like can be exemplified. The big hit mode is a game mode in which a large number of prize balls can be acquired in a shorter time than in the normal mode. This jackpot mode becomes a plurality of identification information images displayed on the display unit 413a when the pachinko ball launched from the launching unit 414 of the pachinko machine 4 onto the game board 411 enters the starting opening. Three
Digit numbers and designs fluctuate and stop, respectively, and when the combination of numbers and designs when stopped is a predetermined specific combination (for example, so-called "double eyes" such as "7""7""7"). (If stopped at), shift from the normal mode. In the jackpot mode, the special winning opening is set to be repeatedly opened a number of times corresponding to a predetermined number of rounds, and when the number of winning balls to the special winning opening within a certain time reaches a predetermined number of normal balls, It is designed to advance to the next round.

Both the pachinko game site 11 registered on the first Internet 1 and the shopping site 71 registered on the second Internet 7 and the PC 2
The PC-side provider 5 is interposed between and.
A hall side provider 6 is interposed between the pachinko game site 11 and the pachinko hall 3, while a member store side provider 20 is interposed between the shopping site 71 and the member store 8.

The providers 5, 6, and 20 on the PC side, the hall side, and the member store side provide various service information to the three parties, the PC 2, the pachinko hall 3, and the member store 8, respectively. Server 51, 61, 20
1 is provided.

Referring to FIG. 2, the PC 2 is connected to the PC side server 51 via the Internet, and the CPU, R
A PC main body 21 having a built-in processor such as AM and ROM, a modem, and a timer, and a display 22 connected to the PC main body 21 for displaying information such as characters and figures output by the CPU. , P
A keyboard 23 connected to the C main body 21 and used for inputting characters to the PC 2 and executing functions
And a mouse 24 connected to the PC main body 21 for inputting information to the PC 2.

Referring to FIG. 3, the pachinko halls 3 are arranged along a predetermined direction and at predetermined intervals, and a plurality of pachinko machines 4 are collectively installed. It has an island 31. A plurality of pachinko machines 4 are arranged in rows along the longitudinal direction on the front and back sides of each of the islands 31 along the longitudinal direction. Each pachinko machine 4 installed on each island 31 is controlled by a pachinko machine controller 32 shown in FIG.

The pachinko machine controller 32 includes a CPU and RA.
It includes a processor having M, ROM, etc., a modem, a timer, etc., and controls according to a program stored in the ROM. As shown in FIG. 6, the control device 32 is connected to the hall server 61 via the Internet.

Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, the pachinko machine 4
Has a jackpot mode, etc., and is suspended from the ceiling surface of the pachinko hall 3 in a state of facing the pachinko machine 41 and the pachinko machine 41 in a one-to-one correspondence. And a digital video camera 42 for picking up images. The video camera 42
As shown in FIG. 6, it interfaces with the pachinko machine controller 32.

As shown in FIG. 4, on the front surface of the pachinko machine 41, a game board 41 having a disc shape and having a display portion 413a for displaying a plurality of identification information images in the center thereof is shown.
1, a number of nails 412 that are driven perpendicularly to various places on the game board 411, various winning holes 413b and 413c drilled at various places on the game board 411, a handle 414a, and a pachinko ball. And a guide rail 415 for guiding the pachinko ball launched by the launching unit 414 to the upper portion of the game board 411,
So-called out ball (any prize hole 413b, 413c
Out-ball ejecting section 416 for ejecting (pachinko balls that have not won a prize) to a pachinko-ball storing section to be described later, and saucer 4 for receiving the pachinko balls paid out from the pachinko-ball storing section
And 17 are provided. Note that the three winning holes 413b
Among them, the central winning hole functions as a starting hole, while the winning hole 413c functions as a big winning hole.

The handle 414a of the firing section 414 is shown in FIG.
As shown in (4), it is connected to the solenoid motor 414c via the relay 414b. Therefore, the firing unit 4
14, the firing angle of the pachinko ball can be adjusted by adjusting the operation angle of the handle 414a. Control signals are given to the relay 414b of the launching unit 414 and the solenoid 414d of the motor 414c from the pachinko machine controller 32, respectively.

On the other hand, inside the pachinko machine 41, a pachinko ball storage section (not shown) for storing pachinko balls,
A payment control unit 418 for controlling payment of pachinko balls,
A launch ball counter 419 that counts the number of pachinko balls that the launch unit 414 has launched, and a pay ball counter 4110 that counts the number of pachinko balls that the payment control unit 418 paid.
And a settlement unit 4111 that settles the number of balls that the player has acquired or lost based on each count output of the counter 419 and the counter 4110, and each of the winning holes 413b and 413c.
A winning sensor 4112b for detecting whether or not the player has won
4112c and winning sensors 4112b, 4112c
The winning control unit 4113 that outputs various winning signals to the payment control unit 418 based on each detection output from
The shutter 4114 has a shape corresponding to the inner shape of 7, and is provided with a shutter 4114 for closing the opening of the tray 417 during remote operation from the PC 2 side, and a shutter drive unit 4115 for moving the shutter 4114 forward and backward. .

The settlement section 4111 is a pachinko machine control device 3
It interfaces with 2 each other. The reset output of the firing ball counter 419 is given to the controller 32. On the other hand, a control signal is given from the control device 32 to the relay 414b, the solenoid 414d of the motor 414c, and the shutter drive unit 4115, respectively.

Here, the basic operation of the above system will be described.

Referring to FIG. 4, the pachinko ball fired from the firing unit 414 is guided along the guide rail 415 to the upper portion of the game board 411 and then falls freely. At this time, the pachinko ball collides with a large number of nails 412 and falls while changing its trajectory. As a result, the winning holes 413b,
413c, or which prize hole 41
It is discharged from the out-ball discharging portion 416 without entering the 3b and 413c. Both the pachinko balls that have entered the winning holes 413b and 413c and the pachinko balls that have been ejected from the out-ball ejecting unit 416 are sent to the pachinko ball storage unit.

Referring to FIG. 6, when a pachinko ball wins the above-mentioned winning holes 413b and 413c, each winning sensor 41.
12b and 4112c detect that each of the winning holes 413b and 413c has been won, and the detection signal is sent to the winning control unit 41.
Output to 13. When the detection signal is input, the winning control unit 4113 gives the payment control unit 418 various winning signals corresponding to the respective winning holes 413b and 413c. Then, the payment control unit 418 supplies the number of pachinko balls according to the type of the winning signal to the saucer 417.

On the other hand, the firing ball counter 419 counts the number of pachinko balls fired from the firing unit 414, and the paying ball counter 4110 counts the number of pachinko balls paid from the payment control unit 418. And the settlement section 4111
Adjusts the number of balls acquired or lost by the player based on the count outputs of the counters 419 and 4110.

Next, the basic operation of the pachinko game that accompanies the remote control of the system will be described.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the player makes full use of the keyboard 23 and the mouse 24 to make a password, a user ID, etc. (including a membership number when the player is a member of the member store 8). When you access the pachinko game site 11 on the first Internet 1 from the PC 2 side by inputting,
The service information related to 1 is provided to the PC 2. Specifically, the pachinko hall selection screen A shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the display 22 of the PC 2 as a window. This screen A includes a hole list, a click button A1 for selecting a desired hole, a return button A2, and a next button A3. At the same time, the point management server 10 sends an access signal to the pachinko game site 11 to the PC via the first Internet 1.
It is given from the side server 51.

Based on the hole list on the selection screen A,
When the player clicks the click button A1 corresponding to the favorite hole name and then clicks the next button A3, the service information related to the pachinko hall 3 selected from the PC server 51 is provided to the PC 2. To be done.
Specifically, the pachinko machine selection screen B shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the display 22 of the PC 2 as a window. This screen B includes a hole layout diagram in which platform information is hidden (functions as a pachinko platform list), a return button B1, and a next button B2.

Based on the hole layout diagram on the selection screen B, when the player puts the mouse point on an arbitrary pachinko machine (hereinafter referred to as "drawing pachinko machine") drawn in this figure, The platform information of the actual machine corresponding to the drawing pachinko machine is displayed in a balloon. The pachinko machine information may include the model of the pachinko machine. Looking at the platform information displayed in the balloon, if the drawing pachinko machine with the mouse point is equivalent to the favorite pachinko machine, the player clicks the drawing pachinko machine and clicks the next button B2. Will be clicked. At this time, the platform selection information associated with the series of operations is sent from the PC 2 side to the PC side server 51. Upon obtaining the platform selection information, the PC-side server 51 sends this information to the hall-side server 61.

Referring to FIG. 6, when the machine selection information is obtained, the hall server 61 sends this information to the pachinko machine controller 32 of the selected pachinko hall 3.
Then, the control device 32 determines whether or not the pachinko machine 41 currently selected from the PC 2 side is being played by a third party based on the acquired machine selection information. Specifically, the launch ball counter 41 of the selected pachinko machine 41
9 is not reset and the reset output is not given from the counter 419, the control device 3
2 determines that the selected pachinko machine 41 is currently being played by a third party. Meanwhile, launch ball counter 4
If the counter 19 is reset and the reset output is given from the counter 419, the controller 32
Determines that the selected pachinko machine 41 is currently empty (not being played by a third party).

The pachinko machine control device 32 sends the result of the above determination to the hall side server 61. Specifically, when it is determined that the selected pachinko machine 3 is being played by a third party, the control device 32 causes this information (hereinafter,
It is called "third party game information". ) The hall server 61
Send to. When the third party game information is obtained, the hall side server 61 sends this information to the PC side server 51. On the other hand, when it is determined that the selected pachinko machine 3 is not being played by a third party (is vacant), the control device 32 uses this information (hereinafter referred to as "vacancy information").
Is sent to the hall side server 61. When the vacant information is obtained, the hall server 61 sends this information to the PC server 51.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, when the third party game information is obtained, the PC side server 51 sends this information to the PC 2 which is the trigger for the information acquisition. Then, on the display 22 of the PC 2, as shown in FIG. 9, a warning screen C for specifically notifying the third party game information is displayed in a window in a state of being superimposed on the pachinko machine selection screen B. It This screen C includes an OK button C1. On the other hand, if free information is obtained, P
The C-side server 51 sends this information to the PC 2 that has triggered the acquisition of the information. Then, PC2
On the display 22 of, the game amount designation screen D shown in FIG. 10 is displayed as a window. The screen D includes a game amount list, a click button D1 for designating the game amount, a return button D2, and a next button D3.

Based on the game amount list on the designation screen D, the player clicks the click button D1 corresponding to the game amount to be inserted, and the next button.
When D3 is clicked, on the display 22, a wizard screen (not shown) for designating the payment method of the game amount and the like is displayed in a window.

When the wizard procedure related to the designation is completed according to the instructions on the wizard screen, the PC side server 51 provides the service information related to the procedure performed before the remote operation is started. Specifically, the pre-remote operation start procedure confirmation screen E shown in FIG. 11 is displayed on the display 22 as a window. This screen E includes a procedure confirmation list (including the name of the selected pachinko hall, the machine number and model name of the pachinko machine selected from the pachinko machines installed in this hall, and the specified game amount). A cancel button E1 and an OK button E2 are included.

Based on the procedure confirmation list on the confirmation screen E, when the player clicks the OK button E2, the PC
2 outputs a procedure confirmation signal to the PC side server 51. When the procedure confirmation signal is input, the PC side server 5
1 transmits this signal to the hall side server 61.

Referring to FIG. 6, when the procedure confirmation signal is received, the hall side server 61 outputs this signal to the pachinko machine controller 32 of the selected pachinko hall 3. Then, the control device 32 causes the pachinko machine 4 that selects the drive signal from the PC 2 side based on the input procedure confirmation signal.
It outputs to the video camera 42 facing 1.
This allows the video camera 42 to move to the pachinko machine 41
Starts imaging the front of the. The actual machine image information acquired by the video camera 42 is given to the control device 32. When the real machine image information is given, the control device 32 sends this information to the hall side server 61. When the real machine image information is obtained, the hall side server 61 sends this information to the PC side server 51. In parallel with this, the point information display means 103 of the point management server 10 has information relating to both the total number of points managed by the point management means 101 and the special point return base number (hereinafter, “point management / operation”). "Information".) PC side server 5
Send to 1.

With reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the actual machine image information,
When the point management / operation information is obtained, the PC-side server 51 sends both of these pieces of information to the PC 2 that is the trigger for acquiring the information. Then, the actual machine image display screen F of the selected pachinko machine 41 shown in FIG. 12 is displayed as a window on the display 22 of the PC 2.
The screen F includes a start button F1 for starting remote operation, an end button for ending remote operation, and a volume button F3 for adjusting the firing intensity of a pachinko ball by remote operation. Further, on the actual machine image display screen F, a point management / operation information display screen F4 for notifying the total number of points and the number of special point redemption bases is displayed in an overlapping state.

When the player clicks the start button F1 on the actual machine image display screen F, the PC 2 outputs a remote operation start signal to the PC side server 51. At this time, the start button F1 is locked as shown in FIG. When a remote control signal is input, the PC server 5
1 transmits this signal to the hall side server 61.

Referring to FIG. 6, when the remote operation start signal is received, the hall side server 61 selects the signal from the PC 2 side for the pachinko machine control device 3 of the pachinko machine 3.
Output to 2. Then, the control device 32 gives a control signal to the relay 414b of the launching unit 414 of the pachinko machine 41 and the shutter driving unit 4115 selected from the PC 2 side based on the input remote operation start signal. When the off signal (control signal) is given from the control device 32, the relay 414b is turned off, and the energization between the handle 414a and the solenoid motor 414c is cut off. This invalidates the operation of the handle 414a, and the handle 4
Even if 14a is operated, the pachinko ball is not fired from the firing unit 414. On the other hand, when a drive signal (control signal) is given from the control device 32, the shutter drive unit 4115 advances the shutter 4114. Thereby, the saucer 41
7 (see FIG. 4) is closed by a shutter 4114.

While being operated remotely, the pachinko machine control device 32 is constantly provided with the adjustment information that changes from moment to moment from the settlement unit 4111 and the image information of the actual machine that changes from moment to moment from the video camera 42. When the settlement information and the image information of the actual machine are given, the control device 32 sends both the information to the hall server 61. When the settlement information and the image information of the actual machine are acquired, the hall side server 61 sends these pieces of information to the PC side server 51.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, when the settlement information and the actual machine image information are obtained, the PC side server 51 uses both of these pieces of information as a trigger for obtaining the information.
Send to. Then, as shown in FIG. 13, the actual machine image display screen F displayed on the display 22 of the PC 2 is overlaid with the acquired sphere count display screen G for notifying the ever-changing sphere count. While being displayed,
An actual image that changes from moment to moment is displayed.

When adjusting the firing intensity for a pachinko ball during remote control, the player drags the volume button F3 on the actual machine image display screen F to move it up or down. At this time, the PC 2 outputs a firing intensity adjustment signal to the PC side server 51. When the firing intensity adjustment signal is input, the PC-side server 51 transmits this signal to the hall-side server 61.

Referring to FIG. 6, when the firing intensity adjustment signal is received, the hall side server 61 selects the signal from the PC 2 side for the pachinko machine controller 3 of the pachinko hall 3.
Output to 2. Then, the control device 32 gives a control signal to the solenoid 414d of the firing unit 414 of the pachinko machine 41 selected from the PC 2 side based on the inputted firing intensity adjustment signal. When the excitation signal (control signal) is given from the control device 32, the solenoid 414d is excited. As a result, the motor 414c causes the solenoid 41
It is driven by an output according to the excitation output of 4d. as a result,
The firing intensity of the pachinko ball fired from the firing unit 414 can be adjusted.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, when ending the remote control, the player clicks the end button F2 on the actual machine image display screen F. At this time, PC2
Outputs a remote operation end signal to the PC server 51. When the remote operation end signal is input, the PC-side server 51 sends this signal to the hall-side server 61.

Referring to FIG. 6, when the remote operation end signal is received, the hall side server 61 selects the signal from the PC 2 side for the pachinko machine controller 32 of the pachinko hall.
Output to. Then, the control device 32 gives a control signal to the solenoid 414d of the launching portion of the pachinko machine 41 selected from the PC 2 side based on the input remote operation end signal. When the demagnetization signal (control signal) is given from the control device 32, the solenoid 414d is demagnetized. As a result, the driving of the motor 414c is stopped. As a result, the firing of the pachinko ball from the launching unit 414 is stopped.

In parallel with the operation related to the remote operation,
The service information related to the method of exchanging the acquired balls is provided to the PC 2 from the PC server 51. Specifically, P
An exchange method designation screen H shown in FIG. 14 is displayed on the display 22 of C2 as a window. This screen H includes an exchange method list and a click button H1, a return button H2, and a next button H3 for designating a desired exchange method.

Based on the exchange method list on the designation screen H, when the player clicks the click button H1 corresponding to the desired exchange method and clicks the next button H3, the prize and / or the prize is given. A wizard screen (not shown) for specifying the prize receiving method and the like is displayed in a window.

When the wizard procedure related to the designation is completed according to the instruction on the wizard screen, the PC side server 51 provides the PC 2 with service information related to the procedure performed after the remote operation is completed. Specifically, PC
The procedure confirmation screen I after the remote operation shown in FIG. 15 is displayed on the display 22 of FIG. This screen I
Includes a procedure confirmation list (exchange method confirmation list), a cancel button I1, and an OK button I2.

Based on the procedure confirmation list on the confirmation screen I, when the player clicks the OK button I2, the PC
2 outputs a game end signal to the PC side server 51. When the game end signal is input, the PC server 5
1 transmits this signal to the hall side server 61.

Referring to FIG. 6, when the game end signal is received, the hall side server 61 outputs this signal to the pachinko machine controller 32 of the pachinko hall 3 selected from the PC 2 side. Then, the control device 32, based on the input game end signal, the video camera 42 of the pachinko machine 41 selected from the PC 2 side, and the relay 4 of the launching unit 414.
A control signal is given to 14b, the settlement part 4111, and the shutter drive part 4115. When the stop signal (control signal) is given from the control device 32, the video camera 42 stops the imaging of the front surface of the pachinko machine 41. When the ON signal (control signal) is given from the control device 32, the relay 414b is turned on. Thereby, the handle 4 of the firing unit 414
14a and the solenoid motor 414c are energized. As a result, the operation of the handle 414a of the firing unit 414 becomes effective. Reset signal (control signal) from the controller 32
Is given, the settlement unit 4111 is reset and outputs a reset signal to both the counter 419 and the counter 410. Then, the counter 41
9, 4110 is in a reset state. In particular, when the firing ball counter 419 enters the reset state, it outputs a signal indicating this state to the control signal 32. When the drive signal (control signal) is given from the control device 32, the shutter drive unit 4115 retracts the shutter 4115. As a result, the opening of the pan 417c is opened.

Next, the flow of the processing operation related to the special point reduction will be described.

With reference to FIG. 16, regarding the special point return, the point management server 10 starts from the PC 2 to the pachinko game site 11 on the first Internet 1.
It is determined whether or not is accessed (step S
1). Here, the pachinko game site 11 from PC2
When the access is made, the point information display means 103 in the server 10 displays both the current total number of points managed by the point management means 101 and the special point redemption base number on the PC 2 together with the actual image. In order to display, point management / operation information is sent to the PC 2 side via the first Internet 7 (step S2).

When the point management / operation information is sent, the point return information sending means 102 in the server 10
PC2 via the first Internet 1 when the total number of points managed by the point management means 101 reaches a predetermined special point redemption base number.
It is possible to determine whether or not special point reduction requirements are satisfied that satisfy both requirements that the game mode shifts to a specific game mode that is advantageous to the player (for example, jackpot mode) while the pachinko game is being played. Yes (Step S
3). Here, when it is determined that the special point return requirement is satisfied, the point return information sending means 102 performs a lottery based on the member list managed by the point management means 101, and as a result, the members who win the prize are selected. The return information is sent to the PC 2 via the first Internet 1 (steps S4 and S5). Here, as described above, the return information is information for returning the prize and / or prize corresponding to the number of points obtained by multiplying the special point return base number by a predetermined ratio to the winning member. The return information includes procedure instruction information and a procedure deadline for receiving the prize and / or prize to be returned. When this return information is obtained, it will be displayed on the display 22 of the PC 2.
A wizard screen (not shown) for designating the method of receiving the prize and / or the prize based on the procedure instruction information is displayed.

If it is determined in step S3 that the special point reduction requirement is not satisfied, the server 10
The first carry-over means 104 in the above sets the number of special points to be returned at that time as the number of special points to be returned next (step S8). After that, the server 10 ends the processing related to the point management / operation.

When the return information is sent, the server 10
The receipt information sending means 105 therein determines whether or not there is a reply based on the procedure instruction information from the PC 2 side within the procedure deadline via the first Internet 1 (step S6).
Here, if it is determined that there is a reply from the PC 2 side based on the procedure instruction information within the procedure deadline, the receipt information sending means 105
Is the second Internet 7 and host computer 9
The receipt information based on the reply contents is sent to the member store 8 side via (step S7). After that, the server 10 ends the processing related to the point management / operation.

When it is determined in step S6 that there is no reply from the PC 2 side based on the procedure instruction information within the procedure deadline, the second carryover means 1 in the server 10 is executed.
06 is the number of special points to be returned at the time, which is obtained by adding a predetermined total number of points to the number of special points to be returned next time (step S9). Then server 10
Ends the processing related to point management / operation.

The above-mentioned gaming system has the following operational effects.

(1) The point management server 10 collects the list of members registered in the member store 8 and the total number of points acquired by accumulating points according to the amount of purchase when each member uses the member store 8. Manages the total number of points accumulated for all members. When the pachinko game site 11 on the Internet 1 is accessed from the PC 2 and the pachinko game is being played, the server 10 determines that the total number of managed points reaches a predetermined special point reduction base number, and While the pachinko game is being played from the PC 2 side via the network 1 of 1, the special point return requirement satisfying both of the transition of the game mode to the specific game mode advantageous to the player is satisfied? Determine whether or not. When it is determined that the special point redemption requirement is established, the server 10 performs a lottery based on the managed member list, and as a result, the number of points obtained by multiplying the special point redemption base number by a predetermined ratio for the elected members. The return information for returning the prize and / or the prize according to the above is sent to the terminal. That is, the point service system and the pachinko game system using the Internet 1 are integrated so that the total number of points reaches the point reduction basic number, and while the pachinko game is being played from the PC 2 side via the Internet 1. In order to receive a prize money according to the number of points obtained by multiplying the basic number of points redemption by a predetermined ratio, on the condition that the special point redemption requirements that satisfy both of the transition of the game mode to the specific game mode are satisfied. By providing return information, points are indirectly returned to the winning members in the form of prize money. Therefore, it is possible to increase the opportunities for members of the member store 8 to benefit from the point service system and increase the number of accesses to the pachinko game site 11 on the Internet 1.

(2) The server 10 is the pachinko game site 11 on the first Internet 1 from the PC 2 side.
While being accessed, both the current total number of managed points and the number of special point redemption bases are displayed on the PC 2 along with the actual machine image. Therefore, the player can confirm the current total number of points and the basic number of special point reduction bases in real time during the pachinko game via the Internet 1. as a result,
The player can predict to some extent the timing to benefit from the point service system (point return time), and also allow the player to recognize that there is no fraud regarding point return (which is done fairly). .

(3) When the special point redemption requirement is not satisfied, the server 10 adds the predetermined total point number to the special point redemption base number at that time as the next special point redemption base number. It is like this. Therefore, it is possible to give a gambling characteristic to the point reduction. As a result, the members' motivation to use the point service system can be enhanced, and the player's motivation to access the pachinko game site 11 on the Internet 1 can be enhanced.

(4) The return information includes procedure instruction information and procedure deadline for receiving the prize and / or prize to be returned. Therefore, it is possible to surely inform the person who has acquired the right to redeem points, the procedure instruction information and the procedure deadline for receiving the prize money to be returned. As a result, if the right acquirer makes a reply based on the procedure instruction information within the procedure deadline, he / she can enjoy the benefits related to the point return.

(5) When the server 10 sends back a reply based on the procedure instruction information within the procedure deadline, the server 10 sends the receipt information based on the reply content to the member store 8. There is. Therefore, it is possible to reliably inform the information regarding the point return such as who became the right holder to receive the prize and the like by the point return by the pachinko game via the Internet 1.

(6) When there is no reply from the PC 2 side based on the procedure instruction information within the procedure deadline, the server 10 adds a predetermined total point number to the special point redemption basic number at that time It is designed to be a special point reduction base number. Therefore, it is possible to give a gambling characteristic to the point reduction. As a result, the members' motivation to use the point service system can be enhanced, and the player's motivation to access the pachinko game site 11 on the Internet 1 can be enhanced.

(7) The member store 8 is a shopping site 71.
Connected to a second Internet 7 having
It is possible to purchase the products of the member store 8 from the PC 2 side via the Internet 7 of the server 1.
0 is connected to the second Internet 7. Therefore, the shopping site 7 on the Internet 7 from the PC 2
You can earn points by accessing 1 and purchasing merchandise at the member store 8. As a result, the motivation of the member to use the point service system can be further enhanced.

(8) The server 10 is managed by a third party unrelated to both the pachinko hall 3 and the member store 8. Therefore, it is possible to ensure fairness regarding point management and point return.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment.

(1) In the above embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko game has been described. However, even if the present invention is applied to a slot game, the same operational effect is obtained.

(2) In the above embodiment, when the point management server 10 is accessing the pachinko game site 11 on the Internet 1, the current total number of points managed and the special point redemption basis. Both of the numbers are displayed on the PC 2 along with the actual machine image, but when the pachinko game site 11 on the Internet 1 is accessed, the current total number of points managed and special point rewards are returned. Both of the basic numbers may be displayed on the PC 2 together with the pseudo image.

Of course, various design changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

[0104]

As is apparent from the above description, according to the present invention, it is possible to increase the opportunities for members of a member store to benefit from the point service system and increase the number of access to game sites on the network. .

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a PC.

[Figure 3] Diagram showing the layout of a pachinko hall

[Figure 4] Front view of a pachinko machine

[Figure 5] Side view of the pachinko machine

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine.

[Figure 7] Figure showing a pachinko hall selection screen

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a pachinko machine selection screen.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a state where a warning screen is displayed on the pachinko machine selection screen.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a game amount designation screen.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a procedure confirmation screen before starting remote operation.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an actual machine image display screen.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a state in which the acquired sphere count display screen is displayed on the actual machine image display screen.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a replacement method designation screen.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a procedure confirmation screen after completion of remote operation.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing operations related to point management / operation.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 First Internet 2 PC 3 Pachinko hall 4 pachinko machines 7 Second Internet 8 member stores 10-point management server 11 Pachinko game sites 32 Pachinko machine control device 71 Shopping Site 101 points management means 102 point return information sending means 103 point display means 104 First carryover means 105 Receiving information sending means 106 Second carryover means

Claims (16)

[Claims] 1. Connected to both a terminal and a game hall,
And, for playing a game in which the terminal side can be exchanged for money and / or prizes via a first network having a game site, and which is provided with a server connected to the first network. This server uses the list of members registered in the member store and the total number of points earned by each member according to the purchase amount when using the member store, for the total of all members. The number of points is managed, and when the total number of points managed reaches a predetermined special point return base number, and while the game is being played from the terminal side via the first network, the game is played. Lottery based on the managed member list, provided that the special point return requirement that satisfies both the mode transition to the specific game mode that is advantageous to the player is satisfied As a result, the return information for returning a prize and / or a prize according to the number of points obtained by multiplying the number of special point redemption bases by a predetermined ratio to the elected member is sent to the terminal. A game system to play. 2. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the server manages a current total number of points when the terminal side is accessing a game site on the first network, And a special point reduction basic number, both are displayed on the terminal together with a game image, and the game system is characterized. 3. The game system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, if the special point return requirement is not satisfied, the server adds a predetermined total point number to the special point return base number at that time. A game system that uses things as the basic number for returning next special points. 4. The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the return information includes procedure instruction information and a procedure deadline for receiving a prize and / or prize to be returned. A gaming system characterized by. 5. The game system according to claim 4, wherein, when a reply is made from the terminal side based on the procedure instruction information within the procedure deadline, the server sends receipt information based on the reply content. A game system characterized by sending to the member store. 6. The game system according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the server, if there is no reply from the terminal side based on the procedure instruction information within the procedure deadline, the number of special point redemption bases at that time. A game system in which the total number of points determined in advance is added to the next special point reduction base number. 7. The gaming system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the member store is connected to a second network having a shopping site, and the terminal side is connected via the second network. It is possible to purchase products of the member store from, and the server is connected to the second network. 8. The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the server is managed by a third party unrelated to both the game hall and the member store. Gaming system. 9. Connected to both a terminal and a game hall,
A method for playing a game in which the terminal side can be exchanged for money and / or prizes via a first network having a game site, wherein the server side connected to the first network is: A point that manages the total number of points accumulated for all members, which is the list of members registered in the member store and the number of points obtained by accumulating points according to the purchase amount when each member used the member store In the management step and the server side, the total number of points managed in the point management step reaches a predetermined special point return base number, and a game is played from the terminal side via the first network. While the game is being played, a special point return requirement that satisfies both the game mode shifting to a specific game mode that is advantageous to the player is required. On condition that but satisfied, performs drawing on the basis of the membership list managed by the point management step,
As a result, the prize money and // corresponding to the number of points obtained by multiplying the number of special point redemption bases by a predetermined ratio
Or a point return information sending step of sending return information for returning a prize to the terminal. 10. The game method according to claim 9, wherein the server side is accessing a game site on the first network from the terminal side,
A game method further comprising a point information display step of displaying both the current total number of points managed by the point management step and the special point return base number on the terminal in combination with a game image. . 11. The game method according to claim 9 or 10, wherein, on the server side, when the special point redemption requirement is not satisfied, the total number of points predetermined in the special point redemption base number at that time is added. A game method, which further comprises a first carryover step in which the obtained number is set as a basic number for returning next special points. 12. The game method according to claim 9, wherein the return information includes procedure instruction information and a procedure deadline for receiving a prize and / or prize to be returned. A game method characterized by. 13. The game method according to claim 12, wherein, on the server side, when there is a reply from the terminal side based on the procedure instruction information within the procedure deadline,
The gaming method further comprising a receipt information sending step of sending receipt information based on the reply contents to the member store. 14. The game method according to claim 12 or 13, wherein, on the server side, if there is no reply from the terminal side based on the procedure information within the procedure deadline, the special point return base number at that time 2. A game method further comprising a second carryover step in which the total number of points determined in advance is added to the next special point reduction base number. 15. The game method according to claim 9, wherein the member store is connected to a second network having a shopping site, and the member store of the member store is connected via the second network. A game method, wherein a product can be purchased and the server is connected to the second network. 16. The game method according to claim 9, wherein the server is managed by a third party unrelated to both the game hall and the member store. How to play.